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$266,743$163 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $158,000 on May 22, 2003

1281 SKYLARK DR

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,632 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.
2.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$267K
$236K low$297K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$158,000 · May 22, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,880 (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.$246,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$201,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$237,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$246,000

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.2.19
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.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 480 ft²Porch · 192 ft²

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 · 4.7 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi
M
McKinley STEAM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.5 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%

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How this home compares

1281 Skylark Dr 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 67% of homes in Linn County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52403
  • Older than 65% of homes in Linn County

What homes are worth in Cedar Rapids 52403

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

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$79K$962K

This home is worth more than 63% 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.

Estimated value$266,743
CheaperTypical $219,255Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $157Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,632 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size2.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 1281 Skylark Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCedar Rapids 52403Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$266,74363% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16355% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,632 ft²58% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.19 ac93% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than196163% of homes35% of homes

About 1281 Skylark Dr

How much is 1281 Skylark Dr, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1281 Skylark Dr, Cedar Rapids, IA is $266,743 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $236,087 to $297,399. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1281 Skylark Dr, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

1281 Skylark Dr, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on May 22, 2003 for $158,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1281 Skylark Dr, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1281 Skylark Dr, Cedar Rapids, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,632 square feet of living space and a 2.19-acre lot.

When was 1281 Skylark Dr, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

1281 Skylark Dr, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1281 Skylark Dr, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1281 Skylark Dr, 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 1281 Skylark Dr, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52403?

Among the 10,162 homes in Cedar Rapids 52403, it is worth more than 63% of them ($266,743 against a typical $219,255), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($163 against a typical $157), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,632 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (2.19 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1961 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 59% 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 Skylark Dr, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1281 Skylark Dr, Cedar Rapids, IA was $2,880. The county assessed it at $246,000.

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