Stop renting and start building equity, or add a solid property to your rental portfolio. Perfect for a first-time homebuyer or investor, this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom story-and-a-half home offers peace of mind with major updates already completed. The low-maintenance exterior features vinyl siding and a brand-new storm door, paired with some replacement windows for improved energy efficiency. Inside, you can count on year-round comfort with an updated HVAC system, and outside, the property features a spacious 560 sq ft tandem garage and fenced yard. The location is exceptionally convenient, putting you just minutes away from local grocery stores, parks, and medical facilities. Properties with this blend of affordability, essential mechanical updates, and a prime location do not stay on the market long. Schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
6,372 sq ftLot Size
$123Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Elke Gerdes• Structure Real Estate
Bought with Cloey Horns• Century 21 Signature RE- Cedar Falls
Est. $1,043 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2012 W 7th St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262155
Jun 17, 2026
Sold
$140,000
$123/sq ft
May 23, 2026
Pending
—
May 18, 2026
Listed
$144,500
$127/sq ft
NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20212690
Aug 9, 2021
Sold
$105,000
$92/sq ft
Jun 14, 2021
Listed
$109,900
$96/sq ft
+10
Clean 3 bed, 1 bath story 1/2 home in a great neighborhood. Eat in kitchen with lots of cabinet space, dining area, dishwasher, and updated flooring. Large living room with beautiful hardwood floors. 2 main floor bedrooms with new carpet. Clean full bath on main floor. Upstairs is one large bedroom with lots of closet space. Tandem double garage with new roof in 2021. Fenced in backyard. Other updates include: New furnace/air 2020, some new windows 2016, and new house roof in 2010.
Public Records
Apr 24, 2017
Sold
$98,500
$86/sq ft
NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20170658
Apr 21, 2017
Sold
$97,500
$85/sq ft
Feb 11, 2017
Listed
$100,000
$88/sq ft
+15
Immaculately maintained 1 and 1/2 story home! Walk into the inviting living room featuring gorgeous hard wood floors and an incredible amount of natural light. The eat-in kitchen boasts lots of counter space and cupboards. Also on the main floor you will find a large full updated bathroom and 2 spacious bedrooms with new windows that come with a warranty! Up stairs find a generously sized bedroom with a huge closet! The dry lower level has endless possibilities! Use it for storage or finish one half of it for a perfect family room! Outside offers a large fenced in back yard and a tandem garage with 560 sq ft! This home is tucked into a well established quiet neighborhood close to parks, shopping, and much much more! Schedule your private showing today!
Public Records
Apr 6, 2010
Sold
$85,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,858 (+14.5%)
$17,770 + $127,250
$145,020
2024
$2,496 (+11.8%)
$17,770 + $127,250
$145,020
2023
$2,232 (+2.8%)
$17,770 + $113,990
$131,760
2022
$2,172 (+2.5%)
$17,770 + $107,080
$124,850
2021
$2,120 (+1.6%)
$17,770 + $83,820
$101,590
2020
$2,086 (−0.9%)
$13,960 + $79,630
$93,590
2019
$2,104 (+0.9%)
$13,960 + $79,630
$93,590
2018
$2,086 (+6.8%)
$13,960 + $79,630
$93,590
2017
$1,954 (+1.5%)
$13,960 + $79,630
$93,590
2016
$1,926 (+6.3%)
$13,960 + $79,630
$93,590
2014
$1,812
$13,960 + $75,440
$89,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
54 ft.
Lot depth
118 ft.
Lot size
6,372 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
994
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Black Hawk County
APN
891335401009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
R-2
One and Two Family Residence District
The R-2 District is intended to provide for areas of the community which are suitable for low density residential uses that are adjacent to residential, professional office or neighborhood commercial uses. Any outside storage of materials or equipment shall be limited and clearly incidental and accessory to the Principal Permitted Use, and shall not include the outside storage of junk or salvage material or similar debris. Outside storage of materials or equipment shall not be permitted in a front yard. This provision shall not restrict the outside storage of licensed and operable vehicles that are accessory and clearly incidental to the Principal Permitted Use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
Golf related
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Tandem, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Block, Concrete
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 54 x 118
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Zoning: R-2
Zoning Description: R-2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,858.35
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Kittrell Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Hoover Intermediate
High School: West High - Waterloo
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 994
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,372 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Black Hawk County
APN: 891335401009
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: neirbr
Around this home
Schools
Lowell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Hoover Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Waterloo, IA • 50702
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$164,000 – $198,000
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