Welcome to this well-maintained ranch-style home offering 3 bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms, and 1,496 finished square feet. The main level features comfortable living spaces filled with natural light, while the finished lower level provides additional space ideal for a family room, recreation area, home office, or entertaining. Following hail damage, the entire roofs on both the house and detached two-stall garage were replaced in August 2026. The affected portions of the siding were replaced in September 2026. Situated on a spacious 9,522-square-foot lot, the property offers plenty of room for relaxing, gardening, and outdoor gatherings. The detached two-stall garage adds convenient parking and storage. Located in a quiet Waterloo neighborhood with convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, and other local amenities, this home is ready for its next owner.
This darling ranch style home has been lovingly maintained by the same owners for 20 years. With almost 1500 finished square feet, this one is packed with potential and features 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, a spacious lower level family room, kitchenette, hardwood floors, updated bathroom, roof, siding and windows. Situated on a large corner lot with nice landscaping, a private patio, fire pit area and lots of green space. Quiet neighborhood close to shopping, restaurants, parks, trails and more! This move-in ready home will move fast so call for your private showing today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,116 (+8.7%)
$25,000 + $145,010
$170,010
2024
$2,866 (+8.2%)
$25,000 + $145,010
$170,010
2023
$2,650 (+2.8%)
$25,000 + $128,860
$153,860
2022
$2,578 (+5.9%)
$25,000 + $128,860
$153,860
2021
$2,434 (+1.8%)
$25,000 + $104,510
$129,510
2020
$2,390 (−8.4%)
$19,640 + $96,390
$116,030
2019
$2,608 (+1.9%)
$19,640 + $96,390
$116,030
2018
$2,560 (+4.9%)
$19,640 + $96,390
$116,030
2017
$2,440 (+1.4%)
$19,640 + $95,150
$114,790
2016
$2,406 (+5.9%)
$19,640 + $95,150
$114,790
2014
$2,272
$19,640 + $90,140
$109,780
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
138 ft.
Lot depth
69 ft.
Lot size
9,522 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,496
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,496
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Black Hawk County
APN
891321183008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
R-2
One and Two Family Residence District
The R-2 District is intended to provide for areas of the community which are suitable for low density residential uses that are adjacent to residential, professional office or neighborhood commercial uses. Any outside storage of materials or equipment shall be limited and clearly incidental and accessory to the Principal Permitted Use, and shall not include the outside storage of junk or salvage material or similar debris. Outside storage of materials or equipment shall not be permitted in a front yard. This provision shall not restrict the outside storage of licensed and operable vehicles that are accessory and clearly incidental to the Principal Permitted Use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
Golf related
Cemetery
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Waterloo, IA • 50701
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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34
17
55
32
62
42
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67
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80
56
69
46
48
33
33
18
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1720 Upton Ave
$205,010
$10 over list price of $205K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $190K to $239K.