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1257 5TH AVE SE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,858 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
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

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.$47,200
FIRST FCU · 4.125% 1 · recorded Oct 26, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,640 (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.$90,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$90,400

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.0.09
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
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.Porch · 349 ft²

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

M
McKinley STEAM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Johnson STEAM AcademyF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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%

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

1257 5th 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 80% of homes in Wellington Heights
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Linn County
  • Older than 93% 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 area1,858 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,472 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 1257 5th Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellington HeightsCedar Rapids 52403Linn County
Living areabigger than1,858 ft²80% of homes70% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²32% of homes7% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than190525% of homes7% of homes7% of homes

About 1257 5th Ave Se

When did 1257 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

1257 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Jun 11, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1257 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1257 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,858 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 1257 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

1257 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1257 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1257 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to McKinley STEAM Academy (middle), rated C-; 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 1257 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52403?

Among the 10,166 homes in Cedar Rapids 52403, it is bigger than 70% of them (1,858 ft² against a typical 1,472 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1905 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1257 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1257 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA was $1,640. The county assessed it at $90,400.

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