Black Hawk County property record for 140 Polk St, Waterloo, IA 50703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,114 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $472 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8912-30-132-002 |
| Primary APN | 8912-30-132-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,114 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 370 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 140 POLK ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50703-4216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HILLSIDE ADDITION WATERLOO LOT 5 BLK 10 |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSIDE ADDITION WATERLOO |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Black Hawk County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 POLK ST, WATERLOO, IA 50703-4216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Property Address | 140 POLK ST, WATERLOO, IA 50703-4216 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | , 2018-00011167 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2018-00011167 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $472.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,060 (+34.56%) Land $5,730 Building $37,330 | $43,060 (+34.56%) Land $5,730 Building $37,330 |
| 2024 | $472.00 (+4.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $32,000 (+9.03%) Land $5,730 Building $26,270 | $32,000 (+9.03%) Land $5,730 Building $26,270 | |
| 2022 | $450.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,350 Land $5,730 Building $23,620 | |
| 2021 | $29,350 Land $5,730 Building $23,620 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 7 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · 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.
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 446 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, Nextlink, Waterloo Fiber.
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