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1225 42ND ST SE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
0
Baths
42,521 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.
5.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$3,702,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$392,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,310,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,330,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,702,400

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
28
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
70
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
61
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
24
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.60
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Erskine Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
McKinley STEAM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52403These 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.110
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 100.18

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
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.23,841
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.892 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,627
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,272
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

1225 42nd St 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Linn County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52403
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52403

How it measures up in Cedar Rapids 52403

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Rapids 52403.

Living area42,521 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size5.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 1225 42nd St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCedar Rapids 52403Linn County
Living areabigger than42,521 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than5.6 ac98% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than199491% of homes66% of homes

About 1225 42nd St Se

When did 1225 42nd St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

1225 42nd St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Oct 25, 1993, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1225 42nd St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1225 42nd St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA has 42,521 square feet of living space and a 5.60-acre lot.

When was 1225 42nd St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

1225 42nd St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1225 42nd St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1225 42nd St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Erskine Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Washington High School (high), rated D+; McKinley STEAM Academy (middle), rated C-. All sit in Cedar Rapids Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1225 42nd St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52403?

Among the 10,163 homes in Cedar Rapids 52403, it is bigger than almost all of them (42,521 ft² against a typical 1,485 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (5.6 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1994 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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