1218 Sheldon St, Waterloo, IA 50701 Property Records

Black Hawk County property record for 1218 Sheldon St, Waterloo, IA 50701

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 912 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.187 acres (8,160 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$2,826 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2017 Mortgage
Dec 2017 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN8913-28-130-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8913-28-130-005

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area912 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area912 sqft
Basement Area912 sqft
Finished Basement450 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,160 sqft (0.187 acres)
Lot Dimensions136 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area76 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1218 SHELDON ST
CityWATERLOO
StateIA
Zip50701-3215
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionALABAR HILLS LOT 3 BLK 9
Legal Range13W
Legal Township89N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionALABAR HILLS
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERLOO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2025
Census Tract1502

Owner

Source: Black Hawk County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1218 SHELDON ST, WATERLOO, IA 50701-3215
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 2, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
VERIDIAN CU
Dec 13, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
VERIDIAN CU
Jul 19, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
DUPACO COMMUNITY CU
Aug 4, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
TITLE SERVICES CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 4, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 4, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 4, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20232049
Prior Transfer DateAug 3, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000002049
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Property Address1218 SHELDON ST, WATERLOO, IA 50701-3215
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number201800005767
DateOct 2, 2017
Instrument2018-00005767
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressWATERLOO, IA 50704
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueOct 10, 2032

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Property Address1218 SHELDON ST, WATERLOO, IA 50701-3215
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number201800010174
DateDec 13, 2017
Instrument2018-00010174
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressWATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.87%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateJan 1, 2028
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change5.87%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate9.87%

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Property Address1218 SHELDON ST, WATERLOO, IA 50701-3215
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number202300001057
DateJul 19, 2022
Instrument202300001057
Lender
NameDUPACO COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressDUBUQUE, IA 52002
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2052

August 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Recording DateAug 4, 2022
Property Address1218 SHELDON ST, WATERLOO, IA 50701-3215
Document Number202300002049
Instrument DateAug 3, 2022
Instrument202300002049
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICES CORPORATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1218 SHELDON ST, WATERLOO, IA 50701-3215

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Black Hawk County assessment roll, as of October 17, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyBlack Hawk County
MunicipalityWaterloo City
Unified School DistrictWaterloo Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,826.00 Homeowner's exemption$155,550 (+10.74%) Land $16,340 Building $139,210$155,550 (+10.74%) Land $16,340 Building $139,210
2024$2,826.00 (+17.07%)
2023$140,470 (+18.25%) Land $16,340 Building $124,130$140,470 (+18.25%) Land $16,340 Building $124,130
2022$2,414.00 Homeowner's exemption$118,790 Land $16,340 Building $102,450
2021$118,790 Land $16,340 Building $102,450

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims19 (1978–2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 19
Most Recent ClaimMay 2013 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Jul 2010 · 3 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2008 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Jul 1993 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWATERLOO WATER WORKS
serves 69,504 people · EPA ID IA0790074
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
GigFire
Fixed Wireless
150 / 130
CenturyLink
DSL
140 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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