Black Hawk County property record for 949 Longfellow Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,619 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $127,500 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,894 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8913-15-251-034 |
| Primary APN | 8913-15-251-034 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,619 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 992 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 375 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 47,920 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 599 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 364 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 949 LONGFELLOW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATERLOO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50703-1716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CEDAR DALE N 80 FT LOT E |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDAR DALE |
| Legal Lot Number | E |
| Jurisdiction | BLACK HAWK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERLOO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
949 Longfellow Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2007.
Source: Black Hawk County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 949 LONGFELLOW AVE, WATERLOO, IA 50703-1716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200722273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 949 Longfellow Ave was $2,894 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4% 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 | $2,894.00 (+3.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $152,730 Land $20,980 Building $131,750 | $152,730 Land $20,980 Building $131,750 |
| 2024 | $2,784.00 | ||
| 2023 | $138,550 (+22.57%) Land $20,980 Building $117,570 | $138,550 Land $20,980 Building $117,570 | |
| 2022 | $2,288.00 Homeowner's exemption | $113,040 Land $20,980 Building $92,060 | |
| 2021 | $113,040 Land $20,980 Building $92,060 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 949 Longfellow Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 949 Longfellow Ave 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 171 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, Nextlink.
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