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$163,131$170 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

401 42ND ST NE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
2
Beds
2
Baths
960 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$163K
$137K low$189K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,850 (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.$184,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$140,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$171,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$184,200

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.0.45
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 252 ft²Porch · 80 ft²

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

E
Kenwood Leadership AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52402These 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.92
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 100.16

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.40,864
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,020 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,958
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,674
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%

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

401 42nd St Ne 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 78% of homes in Linn County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Kenwood Park
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Linn County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Kenwood Park
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Kenwood Park

What homes are worth in Cedar Rapids 52402

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

This home
$89K$498K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52402.

How it measures up in Cedar Rapids 52402

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Rapids 52402.

Estimated value$163,131
CheaperTypical $209,589Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,292 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 401 42nd St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKenwood ParkCedar Rapids 52402Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$163,13151% of homes27% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17074% of homes57% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²35% of homes20% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac96% of homes91% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than195583% of homes32% of homes27% of homes

About 401 42nd St Ne

How much is 401 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 401 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA is $163,131 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $137,131 to $189,131. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 401 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

401 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on May 13, 1999, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 401 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

401 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 401 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

401 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 401 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

401 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Kenwood Leadership Academy (elementary), rated D-; Benjamin Franklin Middle School (middle), rated C-; Washington 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 401 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52402?

Among the 15,378 homes in Cedar Rapids 52402, it is worth more than 27% of them ($163,131 against a typical $209,589), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($170 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 20% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,292 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1955 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 22% 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 401 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 401 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was $2,850. The county assessed it at $184,200.

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