Black Hawk County property record for 1703 Rainbow Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,602 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.351 acres (15,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,014 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8913-16-353-005 |
| Primary APN | 8913-16-353-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,602 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 468 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,300 sqft (0.351 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 190 sqft |
| Deck Area | 254 sqft |
| Patio Area | 254 sqft |
| Gazebo | 59 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1703 RAINBOW DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50701-1178 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AUDITOR WHITNEY ROAD PLAT CASTLE HILL PART OF LOT 40 COM AT A PT ON THE SLY LINE OF THE WHITNEY RD 105.4 FT SELY FROM THE |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITOR WHITNEY ROAD PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 40,148 |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 1503 |
1703 Rainbow Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2007.
Source: Black Hawk County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1703 RAINBOW DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1178 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20072008000744 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1703 Rainbow Dr was $4,014 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.2% 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 | $4,014.00 (+4.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $222,170 Land $33,390 Building $188,780 | $222,170 Land $33,390 Building $188,780 |
| 2024 | $3,852.00 | ||
| 2023 | $201,490 (+19.59%) Land $33,390 Building $168,100 | $201,490 Land $33,390 Building $168,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,506.00 Homeowner's exemption | $168,490 Land $33,390 Building $135,100 | |
| 2021 | $168,490 Land $33,390 Building $135,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1703 Rainbow Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · tidal / storm surge |
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 1703 Rainbow Dr 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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