For sale

$52,000

618 Kern St, Waterloo, IA 50703

2beds

1,117sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1884

7,840.8 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$47/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Vinyl exterior siding

Investors take note for this 2 bedroom, 1 bath 2 story home that has steady income. The current tenant loves it here and hopes to stay. Single stall garage in rear. Vinyl exterior siding. Seller also has 823 Glenwood and 2014 Clearview St both in Waterloo would sell all as a package deal. Priced to sell indeed. Fresh paint and floor coverings would really make this one pop!!!!

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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

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,117 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: 1 Stall, Detached Garage
Carport spaces: 1

Lot

Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
Dimensions: 60x130

Details

Parcel number: 891314379018
Zoning: R-1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Year built: 1884

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Location

Region: Waterloo

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $47/sqft
Tax assessed value: $59,290
Annual tax amount: $1,054
Date on market: 12/6/2025
Cumulative days on market: 123 days
Road surface type: Crushed Rock

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$820/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/3/2025	Price change	$52,000-34.9%$47/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20252777 Report a problem
6/28/2025	Price change	$79,900-14.1%$72/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20252777 Report a problem
6/14/2025	Listed for sale	$93,000+69.1%$83/sqft
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20252777 Report a problem
2/1/2017	Sold	$55,000$49/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,145 +8.5%	$59,290 +12.4%
2024	$1,055 +10%	$52,760
2023	$959 +2.7%	$52,760 +20.9%
2022	$933 -6.5%	$43,650
2021	$998 +1.6%	$43,650 -0.9%
2020	$982 -3.9%	$44,050
2019	$1,022 +0.8%	$44,050 -3.1%
2018	$1,014 0%	$45,460
2017	$1,014 -1.7%	$45,460
2016	$1,032	$45,460
2015	$1,032 +12.4%	$45,460 +11.5%
2014	$918 +0.9%	$40,770 -5.4%
2012	$910 +6.3%	$43,120
2011	$856 +3.3%	$43,120 +4.3%
2010	$829 +6.9%	$41,330
2009	$776 +2.2%	$41,330 +4%
2008	$759 +1.7%	$39,740 +7%
2007	$746 -0.5%	$37,130
2006	$750 +27.7%	$37,130
2005	$587 +5.8%	$37,130 +50%
2003	$555 +1.7%	$24,750
2002	$546 +10.7%	$24,750 +18%
2001	$493	$20,980

Find assessor info on the county website

BuyAbility℠ payment

Est. payment

$328/mo

Principal & interest

$268

Property taxes

$60

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Riverfront

Getting around

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

18 / 100

Minimal Transit

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

3/10
Lincoln Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
2/10
George Washington Carver Academy
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
2/10
East High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Lincoln Elementary Waterloo
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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