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$239,079$192 / 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 92How 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 $222,500 on Oct 23, 2024

2129 42ND ST NE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,244 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$239K
$220K low$258K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$222,500 · Oct 23, 2024
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.$20,610
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$16,488
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.92%
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.$218,469
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Oct 23, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,204 (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.$204,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$170,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$187,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$204,900

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.Split Foyer
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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.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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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 · 36 ft²

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
Pierce Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Kennedy High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 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

2129 42nd 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52402
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52402
  • Older than 67% of homes in Linn County

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
$76K$508K

This home is worth more than 63% 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$239,079
CheaperTypical $208,430Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $160Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,244 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 2129 42nd St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCedar Rapids 52402Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$239,07963% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19273% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,244 ft²45% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac82% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than195939% of homes33% of homes

About 2129 42nd St Ne

How much is 2129 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2129 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA is $239,079 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $220,288 to $257,870. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2129 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

2129 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Oct 23, 2024 for $222,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2129 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

2129 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,244 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 2129 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

2129 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2129 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

2129 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Pierce Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Kennedy High School (high), rated C+; Benjamin Franklin Middle School (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 2129 42nd 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 63% of them ($239,079 against a typical $208,430), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($192 against a typical $160), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,244 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1959 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 52% 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 2129 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2129 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was $3,204. The county assessed it at $204,900.

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