20 E 5th St, Waterloo, IA 50703 Property Records

Black Hawk County property record for 20 E 5th St, Waterloo, IA 50703 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Office > Office Building
Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Square Footage24,457 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size35,980 sqft (0.826 acres)
Last Sale$635,000 (2006)
Tax Bill$28,048.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8913-25-109-014

Interior

Units21 Units
Building Area24,457 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor8,931 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area7,763 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement7,763 sqft Unfinished
Stories3 Stories
Primary FlooringTile Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure
Fire SprinklersThe property is equipped with a fire-suppression sprinkler system
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings having wood or wood and steel frames.
Roof MaterialRoll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof) Roof
Lot Area35,980 sqft (0.826 acres)
Depth X Width112 ft x 300 ft Depth x Width
Deck Area3 sqft Deck

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address20 E 5TH ST
CityWATERLOO
StateIA
Zip50703-4773
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Office > Office Building
Legal DescriptionORIGINAL PLAT WATERLOO EAST PART NW SEC 25 T 89 R 13 ALSO REFERRED TO AS FRAC BLK OPPOSITE BLK 2 OF ORIG PLAT EAST LYING
Legal Range13W
Legal Township89N
Legal Section25
Legal Block2
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Minor Civil DivisionWATERLOO
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2041
Census Tract100

Owner

Source: Black Hawk County records · APN 8913-25-109-014

Assessment roll updated October 17, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2343 LOGAN AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50703-1009
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 02, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Building or Construction Mortgage
FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
Aug 14, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Building or Construction Mortgage
FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
Apr 02, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Building or Construction Mortgage
FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
Apr 01, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Building or Construction Mortgage
FIRST INTERSTATE BANK
Mar 30, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage
DENVER SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 05, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 05, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20062007005489
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Property Address20 E 5TH ST, WATERLOO, IA 50703-4773
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2343 LOGAN AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50703-1009

Mortgage

Document Number0202504311
DateApr 02, 2025
Instrument2025-04311
Lender
NameFIRST INTERSTATE BANK
TypeBank
Address2936 UNIVERSITY AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

August 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Property Address20 E 5TH ST, WATERLOO, IA 50703-4773
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2343 LOGAN AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50703-1009

Mortgage

Document Number0202511845
DateAug 14, 2025
Instrument2025-11845
Lender
NameFIRST INTERSTATE BANK
TypeBank
Address2936 UNIVERSITY AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

April 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Property Address20 E 5TH ST, WATERLOO, IA 50703-4773
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2343 LOGAN AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50703-1009

Mortgage

Document Number0202504348
DateApr 02, 2025
Instrument2025-04348
Lender
NameFIRST INTERSTATE BANK
TypeBank
Address2936 UNIVERSITY AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

April 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Property Address20 E 5TH ST, WATERLOO, IA 50703-4773
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2343 LOGAN AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50703-1009

Mortgage

Document Number0202504227
DateApr 01, 2025
Instrument2025-04227
Lender
NameFIRST INTERSTATE BANK
TypeBank
Address2936 UNIVERSITY AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Recording DateMar 30, 2022
Property Address20 E 5TH ST, WATERLOO, IA 50703-4773
Document Number202200018969
Instrument DateMar 25, 2022
Instrument202200018969
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2025
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICES

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$987.20
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address722 WATER ST, WATERLOO, IA 50703-4738
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number202200018970
DateMar 30, 2022
Instrument202200018970
Lender
NameDENVER SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 25, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Black Hawk County records · Assessment roll updated October 17, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyBlack Hawk County
MunicipalityWaterloo City
Unified School DistrictWaterloo Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$28,048.00$759,530 (-) Land $144,550 Building $614,980$759,530 (-) Land $144,550 Building $614,980
2024$28,048.00 (+3%)
2023$759,530 (+14.97%) Land $144,550 Building $614,980$759,530 (+14.97%) Land $144,550 Building $614,980
2022$21,576.00$660,650 Land $82,600 Building $578,050
2021$660,650 Land $82,600 Building $578,050

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardReduced by levee
depends on levee performance
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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