Black Hawk County property record for 1542 Bertch Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,215 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $64,500 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,250 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Line of Credit Nov 2005 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8913-36-104-009 |
| Primary APN | 8913-36-104-009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,215 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 315 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,350 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 121 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1542 BERTCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50702-1706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KENWOOD PARK LOT 204 |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENWOOD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 204 |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: Black Hawk County records · APN 8913-36-104-009
Assessment roll updated October 17, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1542 BERTCH AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50702-1706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Nov 29, 2005 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JOHN DEERE COMMUNITY CU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20102011010630 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Property Address | 1542 BERTCH AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50702-1706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1542 BERTCH AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50702-1706 |
| Document Number | 202100007133 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 05, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202100007133 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 04, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Property Address | 1542 BERTCH AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50702-1706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2006013831 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Instrument | 2006013831 |
| Name | JOHN DEERE COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 85 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2012 |
Source: Black Hawk County records · Assessment roll updated October 17, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk County |
| Municipality | Waterloo City |
| Unified School District | Waterloo Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,250.00 Homeowner's exemption | $158,270 (-1.09%) Land $15,760 Building $142,510 | $158,270 (-1.09%) Land $15,760 Building $142,510 |
| 2024 | $3,250.00 (+38.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $160,020 (+37.97%) Land $15,760 Building $144,260 | $160,020 (+37.97%) Land $15,760 Building $144,260 | |
| 2022 | $2,352.00 Homeowner's exemption | $115,980 Land $15,760 Building $100,220 | |
| 2021 | $115,980 Land $15,760 Building $100,220 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Black Hawk County (19013C), updated September 27, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 719 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Telecommunications Utility | Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LTD Broadband | Fixed Wireless (licensed-by-rule) | 150 / 130 |
May also be available at this address: Mediacom Communications, AMG Technology Investment Group. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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