1005 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
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FOR SALE

$134,900

Original price: $140,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 972 sqft

1005 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702

Est. Mortgage $956/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1911
$139/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1005 Forest Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Discover comfort and convenience with this charming home that blends classic character with everyday functionality. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street, this property offers a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting layout with spacious living areas, ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. Large windows fill the home with natural light, while the thoughtfully designed floor plan provides a seamless flow between rooms. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space and room to make it your own, whether you’re preparing weeknight meals or hosting guests. The bedrooms are comfortably sized, offering flexibility for family, guests, or a home office setup. Step outside to enjoy a well-manicured raised garden—perfect for growing your own vegetables, herbs, or flowers—and a covered outdoor living space that invites you to relax or entertain in comfort, rain or shine. Conveniently located near local schools, parks, shopping, and dining, this home offers easy access to everything Waterloo has to offer while maintaining a peaceful residential feel. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for an investment opportunity, this is full of potential and ready to welcome you home.
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Andrew G Wilson, (319) 269-8877
Oakridge Real Estate
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#20262517
Also Listed on Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 1005 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: BlockNumber of Rooms: 3
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 972 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Covered
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: 1 Stall,Detached Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Mixed
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 68Days on Market: 109

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1911
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 891335206012

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $134,900Price Per Sqft: $139

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Location

Direction & Address
City: Waterloo
School Information
Elementary School: Irving Elementary - WlooJr High / Middle School: CentralHigh School: West High - Waterloo

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 20262517

HOA

HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 20262517

Around this home

What Locals Say about Waterloo

At least 264 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 44 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 20 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Misslindsayb
    "Centrally located, traffic can be heavy/frustrating. You can make good time if you hit the stoplights just right, which is hard to do most days. "
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  • Susanward13
    "Consider this a safe neighborhood and there are lots of kids living here. A policeman lives on the street."
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  • Jovanti Rucker
    "It is very busy most of the time the light are a headache. They’re a lot of lights to go through to get to where I need to go."
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  • Dontreal3
    "It’s ok. It’s not the worst but it’s also not the best. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Peacefully quiet neighborhood. neighbors keep to themselves mostly. Alot of dogs throughout the whole area, which is nice to know, it's a pet friendly area to live in. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for years mostly everybody that lives in the neighborhood is really nice & friendly but I live with my dad & trying to find my own apartment right now. "
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  • Susan.wirtjes
    "This is a safe and friendly neighborhood. Kids play outside. We are close to good schools. Shopping is close by. "
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  • Dominique K. .
    " The community is really good if you get into people like that. There is not a lot to do around here unless you have money. There are a lot of trains around. People have dogs around here a lot and I hear gunshots a lot. I grew up here so I don’t find it very exciting. Most people got to work come home and stay away from each other. "
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  • Tali S.
    "Very quiet neighborhood other than the occasional car driving by & faint sound of trains. Great neighbors, mostly homeowners with kids & elderly."
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  • Lache S.
    "... I don’t know I been here only a year and aside from the bad I seen few good most people stay to they self "
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  • Holly W.
    "schools are over crowded and children are often let slip through the cracks in the education system here "
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  • Charles A.
    "15 minutes to work. Waterloo is easy to get around and not a lot of traffic .... zzzz xxdrc then. Gyyhbb"
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  • Lamont S.
    "Lots of retirees here now. Mixed bag for the rest. I had seen several first time owners buying in. Plenty of remodeling and renovations going on now too."
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  • Trulia User
    "it has some nice people, with sketchy people mixed in. it's too loud with harleys speeding hard through here and people thumping music too loud at all hours. I would not recommend this neighborhood to a young professional person. "
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  • Kimmy21920
    "Convenient location and traffic is not as congested as the big city. Used to be a great place, but not so much anymore."
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  • Mkesterson79
    "Listening to gun shots and train whistles at night to fall asleep to. Creates a uniquely unpleasant experience. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Would love a dog park close by, or even respectful owners who pick up after their dog when they walk them"
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  • Chris Wright
    "I lived in neighborhood for ten years as a kid, I always love the area, would love to own a house in that again, hope in very near future."
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  • Mary Sue Adams
    "Safe streets, quality neighbors,clean, near a park,rural feeling- plenty of room between everyone. Lots of family and open spaces, but still near shopping and eats."
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  • Kathy Cox White Dickerson
    "I moved to this neighborhood last summer and love it. I feel safe and secure,and neighbors are very nice."
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  • Aley S.
    "Is a small neighborhood and quite and seems like a very lovely place to have a family and there are a lot of kid in the neighborhood "
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  • Aschot12
    "It's better than north Waterloo for crime and lots of shade trees. It's nice to be near to 4th street for convenience even with traffic noise. "
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Market trends in Waterloo

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$188K
$6KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$122
$3MoM
Available listings
257
15MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$127K
Since last month
Decreased$100 (-0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$31K (+31.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$53K (+71%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +61% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$127K
August 2026$128K
July 2026$133K
June 2026$133K
May 2026$104K
April 2026$98K
March 2026$97K
February 2026$100K
January 2026$99K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
837 Williston Ave, Waterloo, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$82,400
10/10/25
2
1
976
1017 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$110,000
06/03/26
2
1
868
826 Williston Ave, Waterloo, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$72,000
05/21/26
3
1
976
817 Western Ave, Waterloo, IA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$82,000
06/25/26
2
1
1,035
1013 Hawthorne Ave, Waterloo, IA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$150,000
07/24/26
2
1
800
1135 Byron Ave, Waterloo, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$115,000
09/26/25
2
1
806
1520 W 7th St, Waterloo, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$120,000
09/14/26
2
1
1,404
1212 Byron Ave, Waterloo, IA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$116,425
12/12/25
2
1
819
915 Leavitt St, Waterloo, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$110,000
07/22/26
2
1
1,048
815 Byron Ave, Waterloo, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$140,500
05/14/26
2
1
752

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
931 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
0.03
$95,600
3
1.5
1,177
Off Market
1017 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
0.02
$110,000
2
1
868
Recently Sold
925 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
0.04
$84,900
3
1
1,102
For Sale
929 Hawthorne Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
0.07
$142,800
2
1
780
Off Market
1013 Hawthorne Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
0.07
$150,000
2
1
800
Recently Sold
915 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
0.06
$128,900
3
2
1,509
Off Market
909 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
0.07
$113,900
3
1.5
1,216
Off Market
917 Hawthorne Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
0.09
$101,100
3
1
1,058
Off Market
1016 Hawthorne Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
0.09
$127,500
3
1
1,470
Recently Sold
1022 Hawthorne Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
0.09
$98,700
1
1
655
Off Market
916 Hawthorne Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
0.10
$168,000
3
1
1,394
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 7, 2026
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262517
PriceChange
$134,900
Price decreased by 4%
Jun 5, 2026
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262517
Listed For Sale
$140,000
May 22, 2003
Source: N/A
Sold
$74,500

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Andrew G Wilson, Oakridge Real Estate
Agent Phone: (319) 269-8877
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Frequently asked questions about 1005 Forest Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1005 Forest Ave?
    Based on a $134,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1005 Forest Ave in Waterloo, IA is approximately $966 (about $735 principal & interest, $156 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1005 Forest Ave compare to homes in Waterloo?
    1005 Forest Ave in Waterloo, IA is listed at $134,900, about 28% below the $188K median sale price in Waterloo.
  • What do residents say about Waterloo?
    Residents describe Waterloo, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Waterloo, IA.
  • What are the closest schools to 1005 Forest Ave?
    The closest schools to 1005 Forest Ave in Waterloo, IA are Central Middle School (rated 2/10), Irving Elementary School (rated 5/10), West High School (rated 3/10).
  • Does 1005 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1005 Forest Ave in Waterloo, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1005 Forest Ave?
    The lot at 1005 Forest Ave in Waterloo, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).
1005 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 972 sqft single-family home built in 1911. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID on Jun 5, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 20262517.