Black Hawk County property record for 244 Elm Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.304 acres (13,230 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,178 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8913-17-454-006 |
| Primary APN | 8913-17-454-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,244 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,244 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,230 sqft (0.304 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 450 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 244 ELM DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50701-1014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MIDWAY IN CASTLE HILL N 1/2 LOT 19 N 1/2 LOT 20 |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDWAY IN CASTLE HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 1503 |
244 Elm Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Black Hawk County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 ELM DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VERIDIAN CU |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Mar 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202126416 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026421 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Property Address | 244 ELM DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1014 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 244 ELM DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1014 |
| Document Number | 202200020253 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200020253 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50704 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 17, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Property Address | 244 ELM DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1014 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 244 ELM DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1014 |
| Document Number | 202200010005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202200010005 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Property Address | 244 ELM DR, WATERLOO, IA 50701-1014 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201900014234 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900014234 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2029 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 244 Elm Dr was $4,178 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.1% 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 | Cedar Falls Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,178.00 (+1.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $228,110 Land $34,090 Building $194,020 | $228,110 Land $34,090 Building $194,020 |
| 2024 | $4,132.00 | ||
| 2023 | $210,420 (+21.36%) Land $34,090 Building $176,330 | $210,420 Land $34,090 Building $176,330 | |
| 2022 | $3,786.00 Homeowner's exemption | $173,390 Land $34,090 Building $139,300 | |
| 2021 | $173,390 Land $34,090 Building $139,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 244 Elm Dr 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 244 Elm Dr is low, with 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 361 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cedar Falls Utilities, GigFire, Nextlink.
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