Franklin Gateway, located between Franklin Street and the Cedar River, is a residential and commercial Waterloo neighborhood with a river-edge setting and a grid of older streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Franklin Street near the river crossings, where small storefronts, service counters, and everyday errands set a steady street rhythm. Housing reads as modest Midwestern stock—compact single-family homes and small multifamily buildings—mixed with light commercial corridors. The Cedar River and nearby trails shape the pace, with green space and water views framing walks and bike rides. Cultural anchors nearby include the Waterloo Center for the Arts, the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum, and the Grout Museum District.
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Has heating
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Approximately 1.38 acres
Zoned R-1 (residential)
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Vacant land
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No public water
No public sewer
Sale and tax history for 0000 Lafayette Rd
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20261505
Apr 13, 2026
Listed
$63,000
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Vacant Land
County
Black Hawk County
APN
891230456016
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Last updated by owner on May 20, 2026.
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Elk Run Heights, IA • 50707
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 0000 Lafayette Rd
$56,085
$6,915 under list price of $63K
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