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$125,174$153 / 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 83How 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

253 HIGHLAND DR NW

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
2
Beds
2
Baths
816 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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

$125K
$104K low$146K high
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.$125,174
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$100,139

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,490 (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.$90,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$67,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$90,600

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.0.13
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.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.Patio · 64 ft²Porch · 168 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Buisness AcademyD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Cleveland Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52405These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,300
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,597 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,859
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,876
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

253 Highland Dr Nw 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 89% of homes in Linn County
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Linn County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52405
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Linn County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Linn County

What homes are worth in Cedar Rapids 52405

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

This home
$84K$475K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52405.

How it measures up in Cedar Rapids 52405

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Rapids 52405.

Estimated value$125,174
CheaperTypical $197,305Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$153
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 253 Highland Dr Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCleveland AreaCedar Rapids 52405Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$125,17413% of homes13% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15361% of homes41% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than816 ft²12% of homes7% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac30% of homes12% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than192019% of homes14% of homes13% of homes

About 253 Highland Dr Nw

How much is 253 Highland Dr Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Highland Dr Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA is $125,174 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $104,002 to $146,346. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 253 Highland Dr Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

253 Highland Dr Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 816 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 253 Highland Dr Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

253 Highland Dr Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Highland Dr Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

253 Highland Dr Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Roosevelt Creative Corridor Buisness Academy (middle), rated D; Cleveland Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Jefferson High School (high), rated F. All sit in Cedar Rapids Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Highland Dr Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52405?

Among the 10,092 homes in Cedar Rapids 52405, it is worth more than 13% of them ($125,174 against a typical $197,305), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($153 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 7% of them (816 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1920 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 11% 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 253 Highland Dr Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 253 Highland Dr Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA was $1,490. The county assessed it at $90,600.

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