Black Hawk County property record for 157 Lobdell Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,337 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $111,500 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,356 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8913-17-478-015 |
| Primary APN | 8913-17-478-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,337 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 307 sqft |
| Basement Area | 876 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 876 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 157 LOBDELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50701-1101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOBDELLS ADD TO CASTLE HILL LOT 13 |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOBDELLS ADD TO CASTLE HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 1503 |
157 Lobdell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Black Hawk County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 LOBDELL RD, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FARMERS STATE BANK |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201712558 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003017 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 157 LOBDELL RD, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1101 |
| Document Number | 202100003017 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202100003017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 LOBDELL RD, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1101 |
| Document Number | 202100003018 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202100003018 |
| Name | FARMERS STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 157 LOBDELL RD, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1101 |
| Document Number | 201700012558 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2017-00012558 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $177.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 157 LOBDELL RD, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1101 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Lobdell Rd was $3,356, up 1.9% 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 | $3,356.00 (+1.94%) | $164,460 Land $24,980 Building $139,480 | $164,460 Land $24,980 Building $139,480 |
| 2024 | $3,292.00 | ||
| 2023 | $151,770 (+22.12%) Land $24,980 Building $126,790 | $151,770 Land $24,980 Building $126,790 | |
| 2022 | $2,730.00 | $124,280 Land $24,980 Building $99,300 | |
| 2021 | $124,280 Land $24,980 Building $99,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Lobdell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 58 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 58 (1978–2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 157 Lobdell Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 200 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, GigFire, Nextlink.
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