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Sold for $159,900
  • $159,900

    1865 Independence Ave, Waterloo, IA 50707

    2beds
    827sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1939
    0.41 Acres Lot
    $159,100 Zestimate®
    $193/sqft
    $936 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $159,100

    $151,000 - $167,000

    $936/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Pretty as a picture! This fully renovated "tiny home" is tucked back from the street in a peaceful neighborhood, and is as charming as it is functional. Every inch has been thoughtfully designed starting with the durable LVP flooring that flows throughout the home. The bright and airy living room boasts lots of windows that fill the space with beautiful natural light. An adjacent office offers flexible space for working from home or crafting. The sleek bathroom with a walk-in shower has nice storage and plenty of light and just beyond you will find the gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinetry, a built-in pantry wall, quartz counters, and a cozy spot for a small dinette. The nearby mudroom/laundry is the perfect drop zone and makes daily life organized and convenient. Upstairs, two bedrooms await, the smaller is perfect for a nursery, guest space, or walk-in closet. The basement is open and clean and has a walk out door for added convenience. Every detail has been updated: new doors, windows, trim, siding, concrete patio & walkways, lush landscaping, and fresh sod. Step outside to the new patio, roomy garage and a 300 ft deep lot, offers amazing potential! Enjoy all the green space and privacy or even split the lot and build another home in front. This picture perfect home has been lovingly cared for by the same family for over 85 years and is a one of a kind offering you can't miss. Call for a private showing and end your home search today.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: October 07, 2025 at 04:03am

    Listed by:

    Sara Junaid 319-883-5008,

    Oakridge Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Sara Junaid, S6072200

    Oakridge Real Estate

    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20253910MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Other
    • Level: Upper
    Other
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Level: Lower
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Disposal, MicroHood, Microwave, Microwave Built In, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: 1st Floor
    Features
    • Doors: Paneled Doors
    • Basement: Block,Concrete,Exterior Entry,Floor Drain,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 827 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: 1 Stall, Detached Garage
    • Carport spaces: 1
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 0.41 Acres
    • Dimensions: 60x300
    • Features: Landscaped
    Details
    • Parcel number: 891219483004
    • Zoning: R-2
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1939

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Waterloo

    Other

    Other facts
    • Road surface type: Crushed Rock, Hard Surface Road

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/3/2025Sold$159,900$193/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20253910 Report a problem
    8/31/2025Pending sale$159,900$193/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20253910 Report a problem
    8/21/2025Price change$159,900-3%$193/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20253910 Report a problem
    8/13/2025Listed for sale$164,900+266.4%$199/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20253910 Report a problem
    8/9/2023Sold$45,000$54/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20234067 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,263 +8.7%$58,860 +1.1%
    2024$1,162 +57.4%$58,240 +0.1%
    2023$738 +18.5%$58,160 +20.5%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50707

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Highland Elementary
    • Middle: George Washington Carver Academy
    • High: East 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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