Waterloo, IA Housing Market & Real Estate

Balanced market-0.6% YoY

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Quick answer: The median home sale price in Waterloo, IA is $166,500, down 0.6% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 47 days with 160 active listings. The market is currently a balanced market.

$166,500median sale price

Is Waterloo a buyer's or seller's market?

Balanced market2.9 months of supply47 avg. days on market

Waterloo, IA is currently a balanced market, based on 2.9 months of supply and homes selling in about 47 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

56

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

47

Average pace

Active listings

160

2.9 months supply

Sale-to-list

96.0%

Below asking

Waterloo, IA market data

Current housing market statistics for Waterloo, IA
MetricValue
Median sale price$166,500
Median list price$155,000
Year-over-year price change-0.6%
Average days on market47 days
Active inventory160 listings
Months of supply2.9 months
Sale-to-list price ratio96.0%
Market conditionBalanced market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Waterloo housing market is currently classified as a balanced market with a median sale price of $166,500. Prices have fallen 0.6% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 47 days on market, indicating 2.9 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Waterloo

There are currently 160 homes listed for sale in Waterloo, Iowa. The median listing price is $155K. Featured listings range from $78,500 to $989,000.

1 bedroom house for sale at 915 Evergreen Ave Waterloo 50701 - $78,500
New listing
17
$78,500

915 Evergreen Ave

Waterloo, IA 50701

1 bd1 ba464 sqft
House6,534 sqft lot
Est. $68KSold 2012 for $26K

Elke Gerdes · Structure Real Estate

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multi-family for sale at 406-408 Gladys St Waterloo 50702 - $109,000
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2
$109,000

406-408 Gladys St

Waterloo, IA 50702

Multi-family6,534 sqft lot
Est. $136KSold 2022 for $80K

Justin Finn · Four Seasons Realtors Inc

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3 bedroom house for sale at 1122 Oleson Rd Waterloo 50702 - $115,900
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16
$115,900

1122 Oleson Rd

Waterloo, IA 50702

3 bd1 ba1,408 sqft
House5,227 sqft lot
Est. $115KSold 2023 for $106K

Derick Rogers · Realty ONE Group Movement

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2 bedroom townhouse for sale at 434 Belmont Ave Waterloo 50701 - $124,900
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39
$124,900

434 Belmont Ave

Waterloo, IA 50701

2 bd1 ba864 sqft
Townhouse1,307 sqft lot
Est. $51KSold 2023 for $80K

Lynette Sorensen · RE/MAX Concepts - Cedar Falls

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2 bedroom house for sale at 701 Shirley St Waterloo 50707 - $146,990
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15
$146,990

701 Shirley St

Waterloo, IA 50707

2 bd1 ba728 sqft
House16,117 sqft lot
Est. $140KSold 2025 for $50K

Mersiha Mustedanagic · Oakridge Real Estate

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3 bedroom house for sale at 1746 Patton Ave Waterloo 50702 - $159,900
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26
$159,900

1746 Patton Ave

Waterloo, IA 50702

3 bd1 ba1,742 sqft
House10,019 sqft lot
Est. $172K

Troy Olson · Oakridge Real Estate

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3 bedroom house for sale at 1729 Liberty Ave Waterloo 50702 - $189,900
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32
$189,900

1729 Liberty Ave

Waterloo, IA 50702

3 bd2 ba1,560 sqft
House10,019 sqft lot
Est. $168K

Amy Wienands · AWRE, EXP Realty, LLC

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3 bedroom house for sale at 137 Vera Dr Waterloo 50701 - $224,900
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49
$224,900

137 Vera Dr

Waterloo, IA 50701

3 bd2 ba1,640 sqft
House11,326 sqft lot
Est. $214KSold 2022 for $185K

Amy Wienands · AWRE, EXP Realty, LLC

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3 bedroom house for sale at 4134 Mockingbird Ln Waterloo 50702 - $325,000
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$325,000

4134 Mockingbird Ln

Waterloo, IA 50702

3 bd2 ba1,858 sqft
House11,326 sqft lot
Est. $294KSold 2014 for $150K

Bryn Mangrich · Oakridge Real Estate

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3 bedroom house for sale at 11145 Kimball Ave Waterloo 50701 - $574,900
New listing
49
$574,900

11145 Kimball Ave

Waterloo, IA 50701

3 bd4 ba3,492 sqft
House2.57 acres
Est. $482KSold 2019 for $365K

Laurie Lynch · Oakridge Real Estate

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6 bedroom house for sale at 4818 W 4th St Waterloo 50701 - $679,900
New listing
44
$679,900

4818 W 4th St

Waterloo, IA 50701

6 bd3 ba4,107 sqft
House34,412 sqft lot
Est. $473KSold 2015 for $452K

Emsad Begic · Vine Valley Real Estate

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4 bedroom house for sale at 3538 Inverness Rd Waterloo 50701 - $989,000
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5
$989,000

3538 Inverness Rd

Waterloo, IA 50701

4 bd3 ba4,625 sqft
House21,780 sqft lot
Est. $773KSold 2012 for $650K

Amy Wienands · AWRE, EXP Realty, LLC

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Active listings

160

Homes on market

Median list price

$155K

Avg. days on market

47

Days until sale

New this week

77

Newly listed

Price drops:18.8%of listings
Sale-to-list:96.0%

Top public schools in Waterloo

16 schools tracked · 9,659 students

The largest public schools serving Waterloo, IA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

West High School

Grades 9-12 · 1,713 students

Public

East High School

Grades 9-12 · 1,013 students

Public

Hoover Middle School

Grades 6-8 · 831 students

Public

Kittrell Elementary School

Grades PK-5 · 613 students

Public

Expo Alternative Learning Center

Grades 6-12 · 578 students

Alternative

Orange Elementary School

Grades PK-5 · 507 students

Public

Lincoln Elementary School

Grades PK-5 · 492 students

Public

Lowell Elementary School

Grades PK-5 · 480 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Waterloo?

The median home sale price in Waterloo is $166,500, down 0.6% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Waterloo?

Homes typically spend 47 days on market before going under contract.

Is Waterloo a buyer's or seller's market?

With 2.9 months of supply, Waterloo is currently a balanced market.

How many homes are for sale in Waterloo?

There are currently 160 homes listed for sale in Waterloo, IA.

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