Charming craftsman home offers numerous updates that make this a great family home. Character throughout including hardwood floors, original unpainted woodwork, and crown moldings. Sit back and enjoy the day on your enclosed front porch, large living room that opens up to the spacious formal dining room, kitchen with lots of counter space and a dining nook for the everyday living, two bedrooms on the main and a large dormer upstairs. The bathroom has new flooring and fixtures. The house was re-shingled in early April, front of house has been repainted, 200 amp electrical, newer vinyl replacement windows, and insulated exterior walls. There is also a good sized backyard that is mostly fenced with an oversized 1 stall garage with a carport. Previously rented at $675/mo. Call today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
4,900 sq ftLot Size
$85Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Tom Herzmann• Oakridge Real Estate
Bought with Judith Klein, ABR• Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv
Source:NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20172083
Redfin Estimate
$92,362
$41K since sold in October 2022$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 8.9% higher than the average sale price ($85K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming craftsman home offers numerous updates that make this a great family home. Character throughout including hardwood floors, original unpainted woodwork, and crown moldings. Sit back and enjoy the day on your enclosed front porch, large living room that opens up to the spacious formal dining room, kitchen with lots of counter space and a dining nook for the everyday living, two bedrooms on the main and a large dormer upstairs. The bathroom has new flooring and fixtures. The house was re-shingled in early April, front of house has been repainted, 200 amp electrical, newer vinyl replacement windows, and insulated exterior walls. There is also a good sized backyard that is mostly fenced with an oversized 1 stall garage with a carport. Previously rented at $675/mo. Call today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,160 (−17.6%)
$5,250 + $55,610
$60,860
2024
$1,407 (+87.1%)
$5,250 + $55,610
$60,860
2023
$752 (+3.0%)
$5,250 + $48,220
$53,470
2022
$730 (−16.1%)
$5,250 + $48,220
$53,470
2021
$870 (+2.4%)
$5,250 + $37,870
$43,120
2020
$850 (−1.6%)
$5,250 + $41,720
$46,970
2019
$864 (−16.8%)
$5,250 + $41,720
$46,970
2018
$1,038 (−2.8%)
$5,250 + $41,720
$46,970
2017
$1,068 (+1.1%)
$5,250 + $41,270
$46,520
2016
$1,056 (+0.8%)
$5,250 + $41,270
$46,520
2014
$1,048
$5,250 + $41,270
$46,520
Tax history for 253 Baltimore St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,160 (−17.6%)
$5,250 + $55,610
$60,860
2024
$1,407 (+87.1%)
$5,250 + $55,610
$60,860
2023
$752 (+3.0%)
$5,250 + $48,220
$53,470
2022
$730 (−16.1%)
$5,250 + $48,220
$53,470
2021
$870 (+2.4%)
$5,250 + $37,870
$43,120
2020
$850 (−1.6%)
$5,250 + $41,720
$46,970
2019
$864 (−16.8%)
$5,250 + $41,720
$46,970
2018
$1,038 (−2.8%)
$5,250 + $41,720
$46,970
2017
$1,068 (+1.1%)
$5,250 + $41,270
$46,520
2016
$1,056 (+0.8%)
$5,250 + $41,270
$46,520
2014
$1,048
$5,250 + $41,270
$46,520
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-3
Multiple Residence District
The R-3 District is intended to provide for areas of the community which are suitable for low, medium and high 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
Day care facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 871
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Wood
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WHITNEY & SEDGWICKS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,093
Building Sq. Ft: 2,116
Legal Description: WHITNEY AND SEDGWICKS ADDITION SE 35 FT LOT 20 BLK 4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,900
Legal Lot Number: 20
Legal Block Number: 4
Municipality Name: WATERLOO
Acres: 0.1125
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 35
County Use Description: SINGLE-FAMILY / OWNER OCCUPIED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,093
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,900 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Black Hawk County
APN: 891326301021
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Irving Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
2/10
West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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Waterloo, IA • 50701
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In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$88,000 – $107,000
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