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$202,545$119 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

1281 CENTER ST NE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
3
Beds
1.3
Baths
1,696 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$203K
$178K low$228K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,970 (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.$209,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$172,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$204,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$209,200

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.0.24
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
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 · 32 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Wright Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Harding Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

1281 Center St Ne 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 82% of homes in Kenwood Park
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Linn County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Kenwood Park
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Kenwood Park
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Kenwood Park

What homes are worth in Cedar Rapids 52402

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

This home
$92K$524K

This home is worth more than 45% 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.

Estimated value$202,545
CheaperTypical $214,195Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$119
CheaperTypical $136Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,696 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,577 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 1281 Center St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKenwood ParkCedar Rapids 52402Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$202,54582% of homes45% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11929% of homes25% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,696 ft²83% of homes57% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac67% of homes58% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than195583% of homes31% of homes27% of homes

About 1281 Center St Ne

How much is 1281 Center St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1281 Center St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA is $202,545 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $177,550 to $227,540. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1281 Center St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

1281 Center St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1281 Center St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1281 Center St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1.3 bathrooms, 1,696 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 1281 Center St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

1281 Center St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1281 Center St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1281 Center St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Wright Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Harding Middle School (middle), rated C+; 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 1281 Center St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52402?

Among the 15,276 homes in Cedar Rapids 52402, it is worth more than 45% of them ($202,545 against a typical $214,195), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($119 against a typical $136), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,696 ft² against a typical 1,577 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1955 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 35% 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 1281 Center St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 Center St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was $2,970. The county assessed it at $209,200.

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