Black Hawk County property record for 126 Hillside Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $103,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,868 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8913-34-279-006 |
| Primary APN | 8913-34-279-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 100 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 126 HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50701-4122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PROSPECT PLACE E 20 FT IN EVEN WIDTH OF LOT 174 EXC S 50 FT LOT 176 |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROSPECT PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 174,176 |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
126 Hillside Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Black Hawk County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 HILLSIDE AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50701-4122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214108 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 126 HILLSIDE AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50701-4122 |
| Document Number | 202100004108 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202100004108 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICES GROUP, TITLE SERVICES CORP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $164.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 126 HILLSIDE AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50701-4122 |
| Document Number | 202100004109 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202100004109 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Hillside Ave was $3,868 with a homeowner's exemption, up 20.5% 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 | $3,868.00 (+20.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $200,400 Land $17,600 Building $182,800 | $200,400 Land $17,600 Building $182,800 |
| 2024 | $3,210.00 | ||
| 2023 | $149,780 (+14.65%) Land $17,600 Building $132,180 | $149,780 Land $17,600 Building $132,180 | |
| 2022 | $2,674.00 Homeowner's exemption | $130,640 Land $17,600 Building $113,040 | |
| 2021 | $130,640 Land $17,600 Building $113,040 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 126 Hillside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 126 Hillside Ave 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 541 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, Nextlink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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