97 Joy Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
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OFF MARKET

$189,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,766 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

97 Joy Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701

Est. Refi. Payment $1,276/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 19, 2019 for $126,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$189K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.8%)
Since last year
Increased$2K (+0.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$61K (+48%)
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 +89% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$188K
August 2026$188K
July 2026$189K
June 2026$190K
May 2026$189K
April 2026$187K
March 2026$184K
February 2026$179K
January 2026$178K
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
0.20
Single-Family Home
$247,500
04/17/26
3
1.5
2,130
0.04
Single-Family Home
$232,000
03/06/26
4
2
2,214
0.23
Single-Family Home
$146,000
03/12/26
3
1
1,483
0.30
Single-Family Home
$190,000
12/18/25
4
2
1,607
0.29
Single-Family Home
$155,000
11/25/25
3
1
1,413
0.04
Single-Family Home
$235,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,628
0.22
Single-Family Home
$188,000
01/29/26
3
1
1,433
0.42
Single-Family Home
$192,500
03/09/26
4
1
1,581
0.28
Single-Family Home
$210,000
10/17/25
3
1.5
1,554
0.23
Single-Family Home
$189,900
08/07/26
3
1
1,478

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
0.01
$185,100
3
1
1,440
Off Market
0.04
$235,000
3
2
1,628
Recently Sold
0.06
$177,400
3
1.5
1,264
Off Market
0.07
$185,000
3
1.5
1,521
Off Market
0.07
$155,900
3
1
1,162
Off Market
0.11
$306,500
3
3
1,561
Off Market
0.09
$134,000
3
1.5
1,466
Off Market
0.08
$204,000
3
1
2,102
Off Market
0.09
$300,400
3
2.5
2,008
Off Market
0.09
$207,900
3
1
1,824
Off Market
0.11
$199,800
3
1
1,104
Off Market
0.14
$218,200
3
2
1,650
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1941
Lot Size
0.33 acres
Living Area
1,766 sqft
Price/Sqft
$107
Parking
Garage

About this House

Updated 4 Bedroom Home With A Possible 5th Bedroom In The Lower Level. Updates Include Beautiful Refinished Hardwood Floors, Fresh Paint And Flooring Throughout, New Roof And Gutters, An Updated Bathroom With A Jetted Tub, Fixtures, Privacy Fence, And Furnace (2010). In Addition To The Non-Conforming 5th Bedroom, The Lower Level Has A Family Room, Excess Storage, Workshop Area, And Is Extremely Clean And Usable. Enjoy The Oversized Single Stall Garage Built In 2011, Large Deck, And The Extra Deep Yard Without Neighbors Directly Behind The Property. All Brand New Stainless Steel Appliances Are Included.
97 Joy Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,766 sqft single-family home built in 1941. It last sold for $126,900 on Jul 19, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $189,200, with a rent estimate of $1,477/month.

Home Details for 97 Joy Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Workshop
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete Block
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Carport, Garage

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1941
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: A-frame

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 19, 2019
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20192938
Sold
$126,900
Jun 8, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$124,900
Jun 7, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$124,900
Jun 27, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$92,560
Jun 24, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$0

Market trends in Waterloo

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$194K
$6K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$126
$0
MoM
Available listings
242
5
MoM

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. "
  • Susanward13
    "Consider this a safe neighborhood and there are lots of kids living here. A policeman lives on the street."
  • Jovanti Rucker
    "It is very busy most of the time the light are a headache. Theyโ€™re a lot of lights to go through to get to where I need to go."
  • Dontreal3
    "Itโ€™s ok. Itโ€™s not the worst but itโ€™s also not the best. "
  • 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. "
  • Trulia User
    "Iโ€™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. "
  • Susan.wirtjes
    "This is a safe and friendly neighborhood. Kids play outside. We are close to good schools. Shopping is close by. "
  • 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 donโ€™t find it very exciting. Most people got to work come home and stay away from each other. "
  • Tali S.
    "Very quiet neighborhood other than the occasional car driving by & faint sound of trains. Great neighbors, mostly homeowners with kids & elderly."
  • Lache S.
    "... I donโ€™t know I been here only a year and aside from the bad I seen few good most people stay to they self "
  • Holly W.
    "schools are over crowded and children are often let slip through the cracks in the education system here "
  • Charles A.
    "15 minutes to work. Waterloo is easy to get around and not a lot of traffic .... zzzz xxdrc then. Gyyhbb"
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • Kimmy21920
    "Convenient location and traffic is not as congested as the big city. Used to be a great place, but not so much anymore."
  • Mkesterson79
    "Listening to gun shots and train whistles at night to fall asleep to. Creates a uniquely unpleasant experience. "
  • Trulia User
    "Would love a dog park close by, or even respectful owners who pick up after their dog when they walk them"
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • Kathy Cox White Dickerson
    "I moved to this neighborhood last summer and love it. I feel safe and secure,and neighbors are very nice."
  • 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 "
  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 97 Joy Dr

  • What is 97 Joy Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 97 Joy Dr in Waterloo, IA is $189,200.
  • What is the price history for 97 Joy Dr?
    97 Joy Dr in Waterloo, IA last sold for $126,900 in July 2019.
  • Is Waterloo a buyer's or seller's market?
    Waterloo is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Waterloo?
    The median sale price in Waterloo is $194K. That is up $6K from the prior month.
  • Does 97 Joy Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 97 Joy Dr in Waterloo, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 97 Joy Dr?
    The lot at 97 Joy Dr in Waterloo, IA is about 0.33 acres (14,201 sq ft).

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