Black Hawk County property record for 520 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA 50701
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8913-26-281-007 |
| Primary APN | 8913-26-281-007 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.075 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 1,000 ft deep x 330 ft wide |
| Street Address | 520 W 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50701 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT WATERLOO WEST SW 33 FT NE 75 FT LOT 10 BLK |
| Legal Range | 13 |
| Legal Township | 89 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
520 W 5th St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Black Hawk County records, as of November 16, 2022
| Owner Type | Individual |
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Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
|---|---|
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0200620343 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Black Hawk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2022
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk County |
| Municipality | Waterloo City |
| Unified School District | Waterloo Community School District (PK - 12) |
FEMA maps place 520 W 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 520 W 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 385 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Waterloo Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, GigFire, Nextlink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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