2161 Rainbow Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701 Property Records

Black Hawk County property record for 2161 Rainbow Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size0.62 acres (27,010 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$245,000 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill$4,224 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Line of Credit
May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN8913-17-452-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8913-17-452-003

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,144 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,144 sqft
Basement Area1,144 sqft
Finished Basement500 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,144 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area27,010 sqft (0.62 acres)
Lot Dimensions365 ft deep x 74 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area936 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Deck Area140 sqft
Patio Area512 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2161 RAINBOW DR
CityWATERLOO
StateIA
Zip50701-1044
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMIDWAY IN CASTLE HILL LOT 3
Legal Range13W
Legal Township89N
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionMIDWAY IN CASTLE HILL
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Township / Civil DivisionWATERLOO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract1503

Owner

Source: Black Hawk County assessment roll, as of October 17, 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2161 RAINBOW DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1044
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 24, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORP
May 4, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIDELITY BANK & TRUST
Apr 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
GREENSTATE CU
Oct 16, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION
Nov 26, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
GREENSTATE CREDIT UNION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 24, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 24, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202515656
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Property Address2161 RAINBOW DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1044
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2161 RAINBOW DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1044
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0202515658
DateOct 24, 2025
Instrument2025-15658
Lender
NameIOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Address8901 NORTHPARK DR, JOHNSTON, IA 50131
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2055
Interest
Change FrequencyMonthly

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Recording DateMay 4, 2021
Property Address2161 RAINBOW DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1044
Document Number202100023246
Instrument DateApr 30, 2021
Instrument202100023246
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 17, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$327.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2161 RAINBOW DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1044

Mortgage

Document Number202100023247
DateMay 4, 2021
Instrument202100023247
Lender
NameFIDELITY BANK & TRUST
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Property Address2161 RAINBOW DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1044
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2161 RAINBOW DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1044

Mortgage

Document Number202100021609
DateApr 14, 2021
Instrument202100021609
Lender
NameGREENSTATE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressNORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Property Address2161 RAINBOW DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1044
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 13, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number202000007082
DateOct 16, 2019
Instrument202000007082
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBLACK HAWK IA
Recording DateNov 26, 2019
Property Address2161 RAINBOW DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1044
Document Number202000009726
Instrument DateNov 8, 2019
Instrument202000009726
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2161 RAINBOW DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1044

Mortgage

Document Number202000009727
DateNov 26, 2019
Instrument202000009727
Lender
NameGREENSTATE CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Mortgage

Document Number202000009726
DateNov 26, 2019
Instrument202000009726
Lender
NameGREENSTATE CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2049

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 DistrictCedar Falls Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,224.00 Homeowner's exemption$232,350 (+9.64%) Land $34,410 Building $197,940$232,350 (+9.64%) Land $34,410 Building $197,940
2024$4,224.00 (+13.67%)
2023$211,930 (+24.42%) Land $34,410 Building $177,520$211,930 (+24.42%) Land $34,410 Building $177,520
2022$3,716.00 Homeowner's exemption$170,340 Land $34,410 Building $135,930
2021$170,340 Land $34,410 Building $135,930

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 Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims58 (1978–2016)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2016 · 5 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2008 · 11 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1993 · 12 claims

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 RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cedar Falls Municipal Communications Utility
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
Mediacom Communications
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AMG Technology Investment Group, LTD Broadband, Metronet Holdings.

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