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1261 1ST AVE SE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
0
Baths
11,346 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
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.$1,673,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$168,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,505,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,559,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,673,500

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.0.39
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
McKinley STEAM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 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%

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

1261 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Linn County
  • Among the largest lots in Wellington Heights
  • Older than 95% of 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 area11,346 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,292 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 1261 1st Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellington HeightsCedar Rapids 52402Linn County
Living areabigger than11,346 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 acalmost all homes88% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than191463% of homes5% of homes10% of homes

About 1261 1st Ave Se

When did 1261 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

1261 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Apr 10, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1261 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1261 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA has 11,346 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 1261 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

1261 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1261 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1261 1st 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 1261 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52402?

Among the 15,378 homes in Cedar Rapids 52402, it is bigger than almost all of them (11,346 ft² against a typical 1,292 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1914 against a typical 1968). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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