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Last sold for $20,000 on Aug 1, 2025

261 28TH AVE SW

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
2
Beds
1
Baths
640 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Aug 1, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$482 (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.$29,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$29,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
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.0.35
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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 · 12 ft²Porch · 6 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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Grant Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Wilson Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52404These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.45,212
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.818 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,156
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,930
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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

261 28th Ave Sw 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.

  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Linn County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Southwest Area
  • Older than 94% of homes in Linn County

How it measures up in Cedar Rapids 52404

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Rapids 52404.

Living area640 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,222 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 261 28th Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthwest AreaCedar Rapids 52404Linn County
Living areabigger than640 ft²4% of homes5% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac86% of homes80% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than190011% of homes7% of homes6% of homes

About 261 28th Ave Sw

When did 261 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

261 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Aug 1, 2025 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

261 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 640 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 261 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

261 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

261 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Grant Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Wilson Middle School (middle), 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 261 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52404?

Among the 14,703 homes in Cedar Rapids 52404, it is bigger than 5% of them (640 ft² against a typical 1,222 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1900 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 261 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA was $482. The county assessed it at $29,500.

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