$125,000
4 Beds
0.5 Baths
2,918 sqft (on 0.47 acres)
253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
We estimate this home will sell faster than 92% nearby.
Home Highlights
Single-Family Home
Built in 1915
0.47 acre lot
$43/sqft
Garage
HOA $50/mo
Local Information
- Map ViewExplore the area around 253 Prospect Ave.
- Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
- Shop & Eat
-- mins to
About this House
Welcome to this spacious 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home located in Waterloo’s desirable Highland District. With 2,918 square feet of living space, this home offers plenty of room to spread out, entertain, and make it your own. If you are looking for a great investment to build equity in you will want to take a look! The generous floor plan provides multiple living areas and ample space for bedrooms, a home office, hobbies, or additional living needs. With four bedrooms and one full and one half bathroom, the home offers both functionality and flexibility for families or those looking for extra space. Located in the established Highland District, you’ll enjoy convenient access to Waterloo amenities, schools, parks, shopping, dining, and major roadways. Property Highlights: 4 bedrooms 1.5 bathrooms 2,918 sq. ft. of living space Located in Waterloo’s Highland District Spacious, flexible floor plan Great opportunity to make the home your own Come see the space and potential this Highland District home has to offer!
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Chase Lyons, (319) 939-7334
Oakridge Real Estate
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#20263990
Also Listed on Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 92% nearby.
Home Details for 253 Prospect Ave
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Interior Details Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 3 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2918 Square Feet |
Heating & Cooling Heating: RadiantNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiant |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Shingle |
Parking & Garage Number of Carport Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Carport,Detached Garage |
Frontage Road Surface Type: Concrete |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 6Days on Market: 24 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1915 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
Building Construction Materials: StuccoNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 891219376012 |
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Price List Price: $125,000Price Per Sqft: $43 |
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MLS Status: ACTIVE |
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Direction & Address City: WaterlooCommunity: HIGHLAND 2ND FILING |
School Information Elementary School: Highland ElementaryJr High / Middle School: George Washington Carver AcademyHigh School: East High |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 20263990 |
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Has an HOAHOA Fee: $50/Monthly |
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Lot Area: 0.47 acres |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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BasementMls Number: 20263990 |
Around this home
Neighborhood Overview
Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.
What Locals Say about Highland
At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say there are sidewalks
83 % Say yards are well-kept
75 % Say it's quiet
75 % Say kids play outside
71 % Say streets are well-lit
63 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say there's wildlife
29 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
22 % Say people would walk alone at night
20 % Say there are community events
17 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
17 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
Market trends in Waterloo
Last updated August 2026
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
Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.
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 |
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0.10 | Single-Family Home | $255,000 | 10/10/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,252 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $169,900 | 04/23/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,664 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $115,000 | 05/22/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,200 | |
0.43 | Single-Family Home | $171,500 | 10/24/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,379 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $138,000 | 05/29/26 | 3 | 3 | 1,480 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $133,665 | 03/16/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,500 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $100,000 | 07/31/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,023 |
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 |
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0.08 | $101,100 | 2 | 1 | 728 | Off Market | |
0.08 | $139,400 | 3 | 1 | 1,984 | Off Market | |
0.08 | $149,500 | 3 | 1 | 1,350 | Off Market | |
0.11 | $113,600 | 3 | 1 | 988 | Off Market | |
0.12 | $115,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,200 | Recently Sold | |
0.10 | $262,500 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,252 | Off Market | |
0.16 | $169,900 | 4 | 2 | 2,664 | Recently Sold | |
0.17 | $126,100 | 2 | 2 | 1,006 | Off Market | |
0.18 | $164,900 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,948 | Off Market | |
0.18 | $138,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,480 | Recently Sold | |
0.19 | $154,400 | 2 | 1 | 1,392 | Off Market |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Aug 22, 2026 Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20263990 | Listed For Sale | $125,000 |
Nov 24, 2025 Source: N/A | Sold | $93,659 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $5,027 | $231,720 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Chase Lyons, Oakridge Real Estate
Agent Phone: (319) 939-7334
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Frequently asked questions about 253 Prospect Ave
- What is the estimated monthly payment for 253 Prospect Ave?Based on a $125,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 253 Prospect Ave in Waterloo, IA is approximately $902 (about $682 principal & interest, $145 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
- How does the list price for 253 Prospect Ave compare to homes in Waterloo?253 Prospect Ave in Waterloo, IA is listed at $125,000, about 34% below the $188K median sale price in Waterloo.
- What are the closest schools to 253 Prospect Ave?The closest schools to 253 Prospect Ave in Waterloo, IA are East High School (rated 2/10), George Washington Carver Academy (Middle, rated 2/10), Highland Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10).
- How big is the lot at 253 Prospect Ave?The lot at 253 Prospect Ave in Waterloo, IA is about 0.47 acres (20,473 sq ft).
- Does 253 Prospect Ave have a garage?Yes, 253 Prospect Ave in Waterloo, IA has a garage.
253 Prospect Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,918 sqft single-family home built in 1915. 253 Prospect Ave is located in Highland, Waterloo. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID on Aug 22, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 20263990.