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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $88,000 on Nov 28, 2012

1208 1ST AVE NW

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
3
Beds
4
Baths
2,925 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$88,000 · Nov 28, 2012
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$135,000
OHNWARD BK & TR · recorded Jun 27, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,562 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$288,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$247,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$288,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Stone (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 424 ft²Patio · 424 ft²Porch · 476 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Buisness AcademyD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Harrison Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52405These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,300
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,597 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,859
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,876
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1208 1st Ave Nw measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Northwest Area
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Northwest Area
  • Older than 98% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52405

How it measures up in Cedar Rapids 52405

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Rapids 52405.

Living area2,925 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,201 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 1208 1st Ave Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthwest AreaCedar Rapids 52405Linn County
Living areabigger than2,925 ft²almost all homes98% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac96% of homes86% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than18909% of homes2% of homes2% of homes

About 1208 1st Ave Nw

When did 1208 1st Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

1208 1st Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Nov 28, 2012 for $88,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1208 1st Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1208 1st Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,925 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 1208 1st Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

1208 1st Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1208 1st Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1208 1st Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Roosevelt Creative Corridor Buisness Academy (middle), rated D; Jefferson High School (high), rated F; Harrison Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Cedar Rapids Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1208 1st Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52405?

Among the 10,092 homes in Cedar Rapids 52405, it is bigger than 98% of them (2,925 ft² against a typical 1,201 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1890 against a typical 1965). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1208 1st Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1208 1st Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA was $4,562. The county assessed it at $288,800.

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