1653 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
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OFF MARKET

1653 Forest Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702

Liberty Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 840 sqft

$43,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $345/mo*
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$43,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $345/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
840 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch is located on Forest Ave in Waterloo. Main floor has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, dining and living room. Off the front of the house is an enclosed porch. Basement is unfinished and out back is a 2 stall detached garage. This home has a completely fenced in yard. Looking for the perfect owner that wants to take on a project but have a great home in the end. Schedule your showing today!
1653 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 840 sqft single-family home in Liberty Park, built in 1921. It last sold for $42,500 on Mar 7, 2025 (34% below the $64,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $43,400, with a rent estimate of $1,064/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1653 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 840 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Lower LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: 2 Stall,Detached Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Alley Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 17

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1921
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: OtherNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 891336129015

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $64,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Feb 13 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Waterloo
School Information
Elementary School: Lowell ElementaryJr High / Middle School: BungerHigh School: West High

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 20250350
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Laurie Lynch, (319) 310-8374
Oakridge Real Estate
Bought with: Sara Junaid, (319) 883-5008, Oakridge Real Estate
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#20250350

Price History for 1653 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/07/2025$42,500Sold
Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20250350
02/19/2025$64,000PendingNortheast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20250350
01/28/2025$64,000Listed For SaleNortheast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20250350

Market trends in Waterloo

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$187K
$10.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
1.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$126
$4MoM
Available listings
237
16MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,921
Assessment$110,720
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1653 Forest Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1642 Bertch Ave, Waterloo, IA
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$120,000
02/06/26
3
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1,122
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07/18/25
2
1
950
1847 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA
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$145,000
01/31/26
2
1
968
1619 Forest Ave, Waterloo, IA
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$164,000
08/14/25
3
1
1,317
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$65,000
07/31/25
3
1
992
1832 Byron Ave, Waterloo, IA
0.24
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$145,000
07/25/25
2
1
1,125
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1.5
1,017
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$220,000
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2
1
864
236 Linwood Ave, Waterloo, IA
0.34
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$50,000
02/27/26
3
1
1,386
1223 Byron Ave, Waterloo, IA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$103,000
09/17/25
2
1
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Neighborhood Overview

Liberty Park
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What Locals Say about Liberty Park

At least 27 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 40 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 38 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 37 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 35 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

  • 13 % Say there are community events

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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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  • 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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  • Bxtr02
    "We lived here going on five years. Highly walkable to grocery stores, dentist, doctor and a variety of stores while still maintaining a nice neighborhood atmosphere. Neighbors are friendly, helpful without being too intrusive. Kids are very good too!"
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