Black Hawk County property record for 525 Colby Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,072 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.465 acres (20,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $10,520 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8813-04-277-032 |
| Primary APN | 8813-04-277-032 |
|---|
| Units | 8 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,072 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,536 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,250 sqft (0.465 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 135 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 2 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 525 COLBY RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50701-5170 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | SOUTHGATE SIXTH ADDITION LOT 78 |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 88N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHGATE SIXTH ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1302 |
525 Colby Rd, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2013.
Source: Black Hawk County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 203, WATERLOO, IA 50704-0203 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20132014001111 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 525 COLBY RD, WATERLOO, IA 50701-5170 |
| Document Number | 202200012885 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202200012885 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3510 KIMBALL AVE STE H, H, WATERLOO, IA 50702-5760 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Colby Rd was $10,520, down 1.9% 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 | $10,520.00 (-1.9%) | $515,500 Land $50,630 Building $464,870 | $515,500 Land $50,630 Building $464,870 |
| 2024 | $10,724.00 | ||
| 2023 | $494,360 (+17.69%) Land $50,630 Building $443,730 | $494,360 Land $50,630 Building $443,730 | |
| 2022 | $9,226.00 | $420,070 Land $30,380 Building $389,690 | |
| 2021 | $420,070 Land $30,380 Building $389,690 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 525 Colby Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 | 2 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · other causes |
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 525 Colby Rd 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 332 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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