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$303,887$219 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $134,500 on Sep 13, 2001

281 THUNDERBIRD RD SE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,388 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$304K
$251K low$357K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$134,500 · Sep 13, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,126 (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.$205,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$155,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$195,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,400

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 Level
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Erskine Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
McKinley STEAM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52403These 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.110
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 100.18

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
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.23,841
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.892 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,627
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,272
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%

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How this home compares

281 Thunderbird Rd Se 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 more than 69% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52403
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52403
  • Older than 66% of homes in Linn County

What homes are worth in Cedar Rapids 52403

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

This home
$80K$934K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52403.

How it measures up in Cedar Rapids 52403

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Rapids 52403.

Estimated value$303,887
CheaperTypical $219,598Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$219
CheaperTypical $157Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,388 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,481 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 281 Thunderbird Rd Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCedar Rapids 52403Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$303,88769% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21984% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,388 ft²44% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac60% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than196063% of homes34% of homes

About 281 Thunderbird Rd Se

How much is 281 Thunderbird Rd Se, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Thunderbird Rd Se, Cedar Rapids, IA is $303,887 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $251,052 to $356,722. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Thunderbird Rd Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

281 Thunderbird Rd Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Sep 13, 2001 for $134,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Thunderbird Rd Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

281 Thunderbird Rd Se, Cedar Rapids, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,388 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 281 Thunderbird Rd Se, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

281 Thunderbird Rd Se, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Thunderbird Rd Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

281 Thunderbird Rd Se, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Erskine Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Washington High School (high), rated D+; McKinley STEAM Academy (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 281 Thunderbird Rd Se, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52403?

Among the 10,163 homes in Cedar Rapids 52403, it is worth more than 69% of them ($303,887 against a typical $219,598), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($219 against a typical $157), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,388 ft² against a typical 1,481 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1960 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 66% 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 Thunderbird Rd Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 281 Thunderbird Rd Se, Cedar Rapids, IA was $3,126. The county assessed it at $205,400.

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