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$219,248$243 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $216,000 on Jan 2, 2026

1253 20TH ST SW

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
4
Beds
2
Baths
903 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$219K
$187K low$252K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$216,000 · Jan 2, 2026
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$29,168
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$23,334
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.87%
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.$190,080
ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD · recorded Jan 2, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,000 (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.$176,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$176,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$176,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.0.19
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.Concrete
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.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 · 18 ft²Patio · 112 ft²Porch · 54 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.

H
Jefferson High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Cleveland Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Buisness AcademyD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52404These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.45,212
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.818 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,156
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,930
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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.Owner occupied
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

1253 20th St Sw 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.

  • Worth more than 98% of homes in Cleveland Area
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Cleveland Area
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Linn County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Cleveland Area
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Cleveland Area

What homes are worth in Cedar Rapids 52404

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$75K$482K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52404.

How it measures up in Cedar Rapids 52404

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Rapids 52404.

Estimated value$219,248
CheaperTypical $207,568Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$243
CheaperTypical $180Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area903 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,214 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 1253 20th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCleveland AreaCedar Rapids 52404Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$219,24898% of homes57% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$243almost all homes87% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than903 ft²25% of homes20% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac82% of homes44% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than195490% of homes29% of homes26% of homes

About 1253 20th St Sw

How much is 1253 20th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1253 20th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA is $219,248 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $186,940 to $251,556. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1253 20th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

1253 20th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Jan 2, 2026 for $216,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1253 20th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1253 20th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 903 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 1253 20th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

1253 20th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1253 20th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1253 20th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Jefferson High School (high), rated F; Cleveland Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Roosevelt Creative Corridor Buisness Academy (middle), rated D. All sit in Cedar Rapids Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1253 20th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52404?

Among the 14,699 homes in Cedar Rapids 52404, it is worth more than 57% of them ($219,248 against a typical $207,568), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($243 against a typical $180), it is bigger than 20% of them (903 ft² against a typical 1,214 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1954 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 45% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1253 20th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1253 20th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA was $3,000. The county assessed it at $176,500.

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