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$141,803$175 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $41,000 on Jun 2, 1999

296 28TH AVE SW

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
812 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.
0.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$142K
$118K low$166K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$41,000 · Jun 2, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,254 (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.$156,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$148,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$156,900

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.0.66
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.Deck · 16 ft²Patio · 16 ft²Porch · 204 ft²

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

E
Grant Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Wilson Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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%

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How this home compares

296 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.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in Linn County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Southwest Area
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Linn County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Southwest Area
  • Older than 89% of homes in Linn County

What homes are worth in Cedar Rapids 52404

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

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$82K$506K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52404.

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.

Estimated value$141,803
CheaperTypical $208,108Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$175
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area812 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,424 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.66 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 296 28th Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthwest AreaCedar Rapids 52404Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$141,80319% of homes21% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17578% of homes72% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than812 ft²9% of homes9% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.66 ac97% of homes84% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than191720% of homes12% of homes11% of homes

About 296 28th Ave Sw

How much is 296 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 296 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA is $141,803 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $117,592 to $166,014. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 296 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

296 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Jun 2, 1999 for $41,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 296 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

296 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 812 square feet of living space and a 0.66-acre lot.

When was 296 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

296 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 296 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

296 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Grant Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Wilson Middle School (middle), 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 296 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52404?

Among the 14,924 homes in Cedar Rapids 52404, it is worth more than 21% of them ($141,803 against a typical $208,108), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($175 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 9% of them (812 ft² against a typical 1,424 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.66 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1917 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 15% 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 296 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 296 28th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA was $2,254. The county assessed it at $156,900.

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