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281 27TH AVE SW

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,560 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,510 (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.$159,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$132,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$151,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLINN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
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

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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied

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

281 27th 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.

  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Southwest Area
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Southwest Area
  • Older than 71% 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 area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,227 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 281 27th Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthwest AreaCedar Rapids 52404Linn County
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²86% of homes77% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac92% of homes85% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than195658% of homes33% of homes29% of homes

About 281 27th Ave Sw

When did 281 27th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

281 27th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 27th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

281 27th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,560 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 281 27th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

281 27th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 281 27th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52404?

Among the 14,702 homes in Cedar Rapids 52404, it is bigger than 77% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,227 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1956 against a typical 1973). 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 27th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 281 27th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA was $2,510. The county assessed it at $159,400.

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