159 Monroe St, Waterloo, IA 50703 Property Records

Black Hawk County property record for 159 Monroe St, Waterloo, IA 50703

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,026 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.147 acres (6,400 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$49,000 (Jun 2016)
Tax Bill$1,352 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN8912-30-105-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8912-30-105-015

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,026 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area760 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area266 sqft
Basement Area760 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,400 sqft (0.147 acres)
Lot Dimensions128 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area588 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 MONROE ST
CityWATERLOO
StateIA
Zip50703-4207
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHILLSIDE ADDITION WATERLOO LOT 25 BLK 4
Legal Range12W
Legal Township89N
Legal Section30
Legal SubdivisionHILLSIDE ADDITION WATERLOO
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERLOO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract1900

Owner

Source: Black Hawk County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2117 FALLS AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50701-2256
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 22, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 22, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 7, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201622059
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$1,352.00$87,390 (+40.16%) Land $5,340 Building $82,050$87,390 (+40.16%) Land $5,340 Building $82,050
2024$1,352.00 (+17.36%)
2023$62,350 (+18.88%) Land $5,340 Building $57,010$62,350 (+18.88%) Land $5,340 Building $57,010
2022$1,152.00$52,450 Land $5,340 Building $47,110
2021$52,450 Land $5,340 Building $47,110

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 Claims7 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimApr 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.

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 446 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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