Black Hawk County property record for 1027 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,422 sqft · built 1881 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $112 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,454 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8913-26-410-016 |
| Primary APN | 8913-26-410-016 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,422 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,422 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,422 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1881 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1881 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1027 W 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50702-2805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | JOHNSONS ADDITION NW 70 FT LOT 6 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSONS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
1027 W 5th St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2018.
Source: Black Hawk County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3702 LORALIN DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-4814 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201811264 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1027 W 5TH ST, WATERLOO, IA 50702-2805 |
| Document Number | 201800011264 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2018-00011264 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $54,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1029 COMMERCIAL ST, 1029, WATERLOO, IA 50702-1001 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1027 W 5th St was $1,454, up 75.6% from the year before.
Source: Black Hawk County assessment roll, as of October 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk County |
| Municipality | Waterloo City |
| Unified School District | Waterloo Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,454.00 (+75.6%) | $71,240 Land $9,770 Building $61,470 | $71,240 Land $9,770 Building $61,470 |
| 2024 | $828.00 | ||
| 2023 | $38,190 (+27.64%) Land $9,770 Building $28,420 | $38,190 Land $9,770 Building $28,420 | |
| 2022 | $658.00 | $29,920 Land $9,770 Building $20,150 | |
| 2021 | $29,920 Land $9,770 Building $20,150 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1027 W 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1027 W 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WATERLOO WATER WORKS serves 69,504 people · EPA ID IA0790074 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 734 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Waterloo Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: GigFire, Nextlink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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