Step inside this charming, single story, 2-bed,1-bath home and feel the warmth of its classic details. Start your day off in the front sunroom, perfect for morning coffee, plants, or a quiet reading nook. Inside, the living room welcomes you with natural light, original wood trim, and timeless character that carries throughout the home. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space, a double sink, and great task lighting, with an adjoining dining area for easy everyday meals. Bedrooms are comfortable and inviting, and one features floor-to-ceiling built-ins and rich knotty-pine accents that add personality and incredible storage. Out back, enjoy a screened porch with a porch swing—ready for summer evenings and fall breezes. The yard is easy to maintain, and the back alley garage provides ample off-street Parking. Mature trees, classic accents, and a quiet neighborhood setting make this a place you’ll look forward to coming home to. This affordable, well-kept, and move-in ready home provides plenty of opportunity for investors, first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone who loves vintage charm with practical spaces.
For sale
Price cut: $4K (1/22)
$115,000
1017 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
2beds
868sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Back alley garageAdjoining dining areaOriginal wood trimScreened porchAmple off-street parkingMature treesClassic accents
- 148 days |
- 464 |
- 12 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 12, 2026 at 04:01am
Listed by:
Zakary Jenn 319-830-0865,
Vine Valley Real Estate
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20255499
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Block,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 868 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Stall, Detached Garage
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Screened
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33x127
Details
- Parcel number: 891335206010
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Waterloo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $132/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $94,150
- Annual tax amount: $1,899
- Date on market: 11/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 149 days
- Road surface type: Alley Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,167/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Price change | $115,000-3.4%$132/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $119,000$137/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,900 +8.5% | $94,150 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $1,750 +16.2% | $87,570 |
| 2023 | $1,507 +2.7% | $87,570 +27.7% |
| 2022 | $1,467 -5% | $68,600 |
| 2021 | $1,545 +1.6% | $68,600 +0.6% |
| 2020 | $1,520 -0.9% | $68,200 |
| 2019 | $1,533 +0.8% | $68,200 |
| 2018 | $1,521 +0% | $68,200 |
| 2017 | $1,520 +4.3% | $68,200 |
| 2016 | $1,458 | $68,200 +6.1% |
| 2015 | $1,458 +5.8% | $64,300 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $1,378 -3.2% | $61,170 -9.3% |
| 2012 | $1,423 +8% | $67,430 |
| 2011 | $1,317 +3.3% | $67,430 +6.1% |
| 2010 | $1,275 +2.8% | $63,570 |
| 2009 | $1,241 +2.2% | $63,570 |
| 2008 | $1,214 +1.7% | $63,570 +7% |
| 2007 | $1,194 -0.5% | $59,410 |
| 2006 | $1,200 +26.4% | $59,410 |
| 2005 | $950 +5.8% | $59,410 +48.5% |
| 2003 | $897 +4.4% | $40,010 |
| 2002 | $859 +10.7% | $40,010 +21.2% |
| 2001 | $776 | $33,020 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$726/mo
Principal & interest
$593
Property taxes
$133
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50702
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Irving Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 3/10West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Irving Elementary
- Middle: Central Intermediate
- High: West High
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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