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$174,332$170 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $105,000 on Feb 17, 2004

153 38TH ST NE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,026 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$174K
$148K low$201K high
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 · Feb 17, 2004
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$54,582
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$43,666
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.72%
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.$99,750
US BANK NA · R · recorded Mar 4, 2005
2nd 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.$20,000
FIRST AMERICAN BANK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,962 (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.$180,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$150,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$168,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$180,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
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.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Patio · 112 ft²Porch · 275 ft²

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Kenwood Leadership AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

153 38th 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 less than 73% of homes in Linn County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Kenwood Park
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Linn County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52402

What homes are worth in Cedar Rapids 52402

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

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$71K$503K

This home is worth more than 33% 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$174,332
CheaperTypical $208,228Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,026 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,286 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 153 38th St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKenwood ParkCedar Rapids 52402Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$174,33262% of homes33% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17074% of homes57% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,026 ft²41% of homes26% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac58% of homes52% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than194028% of homes17% of homes18% of homes

About 153 38th St Ne

How much is 153 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 153 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA is $174,332 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $147,715 to $200,949. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 153 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

153 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Feb 17, 2004 for $105,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 153 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

153 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,026 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 153 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

153 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 153 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

153 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Kenwood Leadership Academy (elementary), rated D-; Benjamin Franklin 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 153 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52402?

Among the 15,378 homes in Cedar Rapids 52402, it is worth more than 33% of them ($174,332 against a typical $208,228), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($170 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,026 ft² against a typical 1,286 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1940 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 27% 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 153 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 153 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was $2,962. The county assessed it at $180,400.

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