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Last sold for $105,000 on Jul 3, 2018

1520 WASHINGTON AVE SE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
0
Baths
2,094 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.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,000 · Jul 3, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,620 (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.$154,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$135,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$144,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.19
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Johnson STEAM AcademyF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
McKinley STEAM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

1520 Washington 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 85% of homes in Wellington Heights
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Wellington Heights
  • Older than 89% of homes in Linn County

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 area2,094 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,665 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 1520 Washington Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellington HeightsCedar Rapids 52403Linn County
Living areabigger than2,094 ft²85% of homes70% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac91% of homes41% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than191675% of homes19% of homes11% of homes

About 1520 Washington Ave Se

When did 1520 Washington Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

1520 Washington Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Jul 3, 2018 for $105,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1520 Washington Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1520 Washington Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA has 2,094 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 1520 Washington Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

1520 Washington Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1520 Washington Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1520 Washington Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Johnson STEAM Academy (elementary), rated F; McKinley STEAM Academy (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 1520 Washington Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52403?

Among the 10,078 homes in Cedar Rapids 52403, it is bigger than 70% of them (2,094 ft² against a typical 1,665 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1916 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 1520 Washington Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 Washington Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA was $2,620. The county assessed it at $154,800.

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