Black Hawk County property record for 609 Downing Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,500 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,820 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 8913-27-151-061 |
| Primary APN | 8913-27-151-061 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 54 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 609 DOWNING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50701-2436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AUD PLAT OF PART OF MEADOWDALE N 150 FT OF W 1/2 LOT 2 |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUD PLAT OF PART OF MEADOWDALE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 1502 |
Source: Black Hawk County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 HARTMAN AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50701-2226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014201500003741 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,820.00 (+0.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $111,940 (+18.96%) Land $21,880 Building $90,060 | $111,940 (+18.96%) Land $21,880 Building $90,060 |
| 2024 | $1,819.00 (+21.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $94,100 Land $21,880 Building $72,220 | $94,100 Land $21,880 Building $72,220 | |
| 2022 | $1,492.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1978–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 231 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 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: Nextlink, T-Mobile, Waterloo Fiber.
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