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$111,781$123 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $71,500 on Jun 21, 2006

281 15TH ST NW

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
2
Beds
1
Baths
908 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.
2,352 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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

$112K
$92K low$132K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$71,500 · Jun 21, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$934 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$84,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$67,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,700

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.2 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.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.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 78 ft²Porch · 32 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 AcademyF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Cleveland Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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%

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How this home compares

281 15th St 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 95% of homes in Cleveland Area
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Linn County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52405
  • Among the smallest lots in Cleveland Area
  • Older than 95% of homes in Cleveland Area

What homes are worth in Cedar Rapids 52405

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

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$86K$505K

This home is worth more than 7% 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$111,781
CheaperTypical $206,815Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$123
CheaperTypical $137Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area908 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size2,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 281 15th St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCleveland AreaCedar Rapids 52405Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$111,7815% of homes7% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12335% of homes31% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than908 ft²23% of homes9% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,352 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than19105% of homes9% of homes9% of homes

About 281 15th St Nw

How much is 281 15th St Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 15th St Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA is $111,781 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $91,638 to $131,924. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 15th St Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

281 15th St Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Jun 21, 2006 for $71,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 15th St Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

281 15th St Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 908 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 281 15th St Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

281 15th St Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 15th St Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

281 15th St Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Roosevelt Creative Corridor Buisness Academy (middle), rated F; Cleveland Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Jefferson 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 281 15th St Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52405?

Among the 10,122 homes in Cedar Rapids 52405, it is worth more than 7% of them ($111,781 against a typical $206,815), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($123 against a typical $137), it is bigger than 9% of them (908 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,352 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1910 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 6% 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 281 15th St Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 15th St Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA was $934. The county assessed it at $84,700.

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