Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds853 sqft

1556 Ruth Street, Waterloo, IA 50707

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.37 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$86/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Renovated and ready! The perfect fit awaits you in this immaculate home that’s been recently updated and features an expansive lot with a three stall garage! Such a great offer, you’ll love the interior as soon as you enter, offering a spacious living room and vaulted ceiling. You’ll also enjoy the wood paneled ceiling and corner fireplace that makes the space instantly inviting. The living room opens nicely to the tile kitchen, featuring ample countertop space, tile backsplash and refinished cabinets....Renovated and ready! The perfect fit awaits you in this immaculate home that’s been recently updated and features an expansive lot with a three stall garage! Such a great offer, you’ll love the interior as soon as you enter, offering a spacious living room and vaulted ceiling. You’ll also enjoy the wood paneled ceiling and corner fireplace that makes the space instantly inviting. The living room opens nicely to the tile kitchen, featuring ample countertop space, tile backsplash and refinished cabinets. The main floor finishes with a cozy bedroom space, along with front and rear dropzone areas. Moving into the lower level you have an additional bedroom and a new full bathroom with tile flooring. The exterior of this home offers room to roam with its generous sized lot, along with an oversized three stall garage, extended driveway and more! Look no further, this exciting offer is one you won’t want to miss and won’t be around long!
  • Listed by: Amy Wienands 319.269.2477 amy@amywienands.com • AWRE, EXP Realty, LLC
  • Listed by: Amber J Schuchmann 319.231.4986 Amber@AmyWienands.com • AWRE, EXP Realty, LLC
Listing closed: 03/28/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR, MLS#: 20186281
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Median sold price

$85,750

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

94.5%

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1556 Ruth Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,261 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Zoning Description: R-2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,240 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 42.49991798
  • Longitude: -92.30089599
Taxes and HOA
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel Number: 891219481002
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,261.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 56540
School Information
  • Elementary School: Highland Elementary
  • High School: East High
  • Middle Or Junior School: George Washington Carver Academy
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 3.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Oversized, Workshop in Garage, Detached
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.373
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 58x280
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16240.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 325.0
  • Living Area: 853.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Microwave
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Room Information

Room 1
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Lower
Room 5
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Level: Lower
Room 7
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main

Property History for 1556 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 28, 2019

Sold

Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20186281

$73,000—
Mar 21, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1313202377

$73,000

-6.8% / yr

Mar 1, 2019

Contract Signed

Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20186281

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/28/2019

Sold

Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20186281

$73,000
03/21/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1313202377

$73,000

-6.8% / yr

03/01/2019

Contract Signed

Northeast Iowa Regional BOR #20186281

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Public Records for 1556 Ruth Street

Taxable Value

Land

$12,080

Additions

$64,770
Total$76,850

Tax Record

2025

$1,162 ($97 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

2

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

957 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

632 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

325 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

528 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

16,240 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1940

Year Renovated

1940

County

BLACK HAWK

APN

8912-19-481-002

Schools near 1556 Ruth Street

This home is within Waterloo Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Highland Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

George Washington Carver Academy
Public6 to 8

East High School
Public9 to 12

Expo Alternative Learning Center
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1556 Ruth Street, Waterloo, IA 50707
$73,000
2
853
16,240
–
2
1.5
782
8,120
$49,500
2
1
855
8,120
$125,900
3
1,522
8,120
$30,000
3
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18,000
$81,500
4
1,374
18,000

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