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Last sold for $169,500 on Aug 19, 2005

1221 1ST AVE SE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
3
Beds
2.3
Baths
2,721 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$169,500 · Aug 19, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,974 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$202,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$132,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$211,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$202,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLINN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Patio · 208 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
McKinley STEAM AcademyD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Johnson STEAM AcademyF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52402These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,864
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,020 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,958
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,674
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

1221 1st Ave Se 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.

  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Wellington Heights
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Wellington Heights
  • Among the oldest homes in Cedar Rapids 52402

How it measures up in Cedar Rapids 52402

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Rapids 52402.

Living area2,721 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,577 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 1221 1st Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellington HeightsCedar Rapids 52402Linn County
Living areabigger than2,721 ft²94% of homes89% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac86% of homes22% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than18954% of homesalmost no homes3% of homes

About 1221 1st Ave Se

When did 1221 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

1221 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Aug 19, 2005 for $169,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1221 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1221 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms, 2,721 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1221 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

1221 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1221 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1221 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to McKinley STEAM Academy (middle), rated D-; Johnson STEAM Academy (elementary), rated F; Washington High School (high), rated D. All sit in Cedar Rapids Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1221 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52402?

Among the 15,276 homes in Cedar Rapids 52402, it is bigger than 89% of them (2,721 ft² against a typical 1,577 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1895 against a typical 1968). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1221 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1221 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA was $3,974. The county assessed it at $202,000.

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