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1543 1ST AVE SE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
3
Beds
5
Baths
2,865 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1901
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$700 (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.$33,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$33,400

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.23 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 200 ft²

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 · 0.3 mi
M
McKinley STEAM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

1543 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52402
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52402
  • Older than 98% 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 area2,865 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,294 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1901
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 1543 1st Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellington HeightsCedar Rapids 52402Linn County
Living areabigger than2,865 ft²95% of homes97% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac46% of homes6% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than190114% of homes2% of homes6% of homes

About 1543 1st Ave Se

When did 1543 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

1543 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Aug 27, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1543 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1543 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA has 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2,865 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1543 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

1543 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1901, making it 125 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1543 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

1543 1st 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 1543 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 97% of them (2,865 ft² against a typical 1,294 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1901 against a typical 1968). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1543 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1543 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA was $700. The county assessed it at $33,400.

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