Black Hawk County property record for 738 May St, Waterloo, IA 50701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 954 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,698 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8913-33-401-007 |
| Primary APN | 8913-33-401-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 954 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 954 sqft |
| Basement Area | 477 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 225 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,440 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 62 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 738 MAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50701-4342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JANE ADDITION LOT 9 |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | JANE ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 1501 |
738 May St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2014.
Source: Black Hawk County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 738 MAY ST, WATERLOO, IA 50701-4342 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 19, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022913 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 738 May St was $2,698 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.6% 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 | $2,698.00 (+6.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $157,710 Land $23,040 Building $134,670 | $157,710 Land $23,040 Building $134,670 |
| 2024 | $2,530.00 | ||
| 2023 | $140,560 (+13.99%) Land $23,040 Building $117,520 | $140,560 Land $23,040 Building $117,520 | |
| 2022 | $2,514.00 Homeowner's exemption | $123,310 Land $23,040 Building $100,270 | |
| 2021 | $123,310 Land $23,040 Building $100,270 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 738 May 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 AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1979–2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 738 May St is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 180 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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