Black Hawk County property record for 829 Colby Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,164 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $171,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,092 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8813-04-429-027 |
| Primary APN | 8813-04-429-027 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,164 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 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 Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,614 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 196 sqft |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 829 COLBY RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50701-5201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADDITION TO SOUTHRIDGE LOT 50 |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 88N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION TO SOUTHRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 1302 |
829 Colby Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Black Hawk County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 829 COLBY RD, WATERLOO, IA 50701-5201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | May 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201517760 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 11, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2007024185 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 829 Colby Rd was $4,092 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.6% 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 | $4,092.00 (+7.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $211,380 Land $27,450 Building $183,930 | $211,380 Land $27,450 Building $183,930 |
| 2024 | $3,804.00 | ||
| 2023 | $185,570 (+22.5%) Land $27,450 Building $158,120 | $185,570 Land $27,450 Building $158,120 | |
| 2022 | $3,132.00 Homeowner's exemption | $151,490 Land $27,450 Building $124,040 | |
| 2021 | $151,490 Land $27,450 Building $124,040 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 829 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.
Wildfire risk around 829 Colby Rd 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 99.1% 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 290 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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