# 253 Prospect Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50703 > **TL;DR:** 4bd/2ba single family, $125,000 ($43/sqft), built 1915, 2,918 sqft. Est. $718/mo. Listed 48 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $125,000 | | Price/sqft | $43 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 half | | Square Feet | 2,918 | | Year Built | 1915 | | Lot Size | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 48 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $632 | | Estimated Insurance | $36 | | HOA | $50 | | **Total** | **$718** | ## Nearby Schools - **Elementary:** Highland Elementary - **Middle:** George Washington Carver Academy - **High:** East High ## Property Highlights - Built in 1915 - 0.47 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description Welcome to this spacious 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home located in Waterloo's desirable Highland District. With 2,918 square feet of living space, this home offers plenty of room to spread out, entertain, and make it your own. If you are looking for a great investment to build equity in you will want to take a look! The generous floor plan provides multiple living areas and ample space for bedrooms, a home office, hobbies, or additional living needs. With four bedrooms and one full and one half bathroom, the home offers both functionality and flexibility for families or those looking for extra space. Located in the established Highland District, you'll enjoy convenient access to Waterloo amenities, schools, parks, shopping, dining, and major roadways. Property Highlights: 4 bedrooms 1.5 bathrooms 2,918 sq. ft. of living space Located in Waterloo's Highland District Spacious, flexible floor plan Great opportunity to make the home your own Come see the space and potential this Highland District home has to offer! ## Location - **Address:** 253 Prospect Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50703 - **County:** Black Hawk - **Neighborhood:** HIGHLAND 2ND FILING - **Coordinates:** 42.500787, -92.310157 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.500787,-92.310157 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Chase Lyons - **Brokerage:** Oakridge Real Estate - **Phone:** 3199397334 - **Broker Phone:** (319) 277-5005 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/253-Prospect-Ave_Waterloo_IA_50703_M80151-94011?f=listhub&s=WCFBORIA&m=20263990&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![253 Prospect Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ab6669a8b34eb2ab2634925ccd75fbfel-f3035712259r.jpg) ![253 Prospect Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ab6669a8b34eb2ab2634925ccd75fbfel-f2063402279r.jpg) ![253 Prospect Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ab6669a8b34eb2ab2634925ccd75fbfel-f1701498787r.jpg) ![253 Prospect Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ab6669a8b34eb2ab2634925ccd75fbfel-f3689070399r.jpg) ![253 Prospect Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ab6669a8b34eb2ab2634925ccd75fbfel-f1969330561r.jpg) ![253 Prospect Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ab6669a8b34eb2ab2634925ccd75fbfel-f752303833r.jpg) ![253 Prospect Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ab6669a8b34eb2ab2634925ccd75fbfel-f2886825107r.jpg) ![253 Prospect Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ab6669a8b34eb2ab2634925ccd75fbfel-f2846219632r.jpg) ![253 Prospect Avenue - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ab6669a8b34eb2ab2634925ccd75fbfel-f4236180356r.jpg) ![253 Prospect Avenue - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ab6669a8b34eb2ab2634925ccd75fbfel-f674628103r.jpg) ![253 Prospect Avenue - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ab6669a8b34eb2ab2634925ccd75fbfel-f338081189r.jpg) ![253 Prospect Avenue - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ab6669a8b34eb2ab2634925ccd75fbfel-f3500079003r.jpg) ![253 Prospect Avenue - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ab6669a8b34eb2ab2634925ccd75fbfel-f1217088145r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 20263990 | **Updated:** 2026-10-06 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Northeast Iowa Regional Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/253-prospect-avenue-waterloo-ia-50703-20263990) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/253-prospect-avenue-waterloo-ia-50703-20263990#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/253-prospect-avenue-waterloo-ia-50703-20263990", "name": "253 Prospect Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50703", "description": "Welcome to this spacious 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home located in Waterloo's desirable Highland District. With 2,918 square feet of living space, this home offers plenty of room to spread out, entertain, and make it your own. If you are looking for a great investment to build equity in you will want to take a look! 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