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$152,833$217 / 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 85How 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
Last sold for $80,500 on Sep 28, 2016

420 21ST ST NE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
2
Beds
1
Baths
704 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
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.

Valuation

$153K
$129K low$176K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,500 · Sep 28, 2016
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$88,433
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$70,746
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.42%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$64,400
UNIVERSITY OF IA CMNTY CU · recorded Oct 17, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,056 (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.$120,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$93,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$120,100

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.0.11
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.Block (Unspecified)
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.Porch · 117 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
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Trailside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

420 21st 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 80% of homes in Linn County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52402
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52402
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52402
  • Older than 87% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52402

What homes are worth in Cedar Rapids 52402

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

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$78K$501K

This home is worth more than 25% 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$152,833
CheaperTypical $208,135Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$217
CheaperTypical $160Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,290 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 420 21st St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCedar Rapids 52402Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$152,83325% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21786% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than704 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac5% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than192913% of homes16% of homes

About 420 21st St Ne

How much is 420 21st St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 420 21st St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA is $152,833 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $129,235 to $176,431. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 420 21st St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

420 21st St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Sep 28, 2016 for $80,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 420 21st St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

420 21st St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 704 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 420 21st St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

420 21st St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 420 21st St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

420 21st St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School (middle), rated C-; Trailside Elementary School (elementary); 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 420 21st 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 25% of them ($152,833 against a typical $208,135), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($217 against a typical $160), it is bigger than 3% of them (704 ft² against a typical 1,290 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1929 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 20% 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 420 21st St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 420 21st St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was $2,056. The county assessed it at $120,100.

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