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$604,052$234 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

505 DOWS RD

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
4
Beds
0
Baths
2,576 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.
6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$604K
$528K low$680K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,790 (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.$837,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$145,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$692,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$837,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$837,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
26
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
70
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
61
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
24
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLINN
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Erskine Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.4 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
M
McKinley STEAM AcademyD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 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

505 Dows Rd 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 96% of homes in Linn County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52403
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Linn County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52403
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52403

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
$82K$941K

This home is worth more than 92% 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$604,052
CheaperTypical $220,268Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$234
CheaperTypical $135Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area2,576 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,660 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 505 Dows Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCedar Rapids 52403Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$604,05292% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23492% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than2,576 ft²82% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6 ac98% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than197273% of homes47% of homes

About 505 Dows Rd

How much is 505 Dows Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 505 Dows Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA is $604,052 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $528,126 to $679,978. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 505 Dows Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

505 Dows Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 505 Dows Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA?

505 Dows Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA has 4 bedrooms and 2,576 square feet of living space.

When was 505 Dows Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

505 Dows Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 505 Dows Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA?

505 Dows Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Erskine Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Washington High School (high), rated D; McKinley STEAM Academy (middle), rated D-. All sit in Cedar Rapids Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 505 Dows Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52403?

Among the 10,075 homes in Cedar Rapids 52403, it is worth more than 92% of them ($604,052 against a typical $220,268), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($234 against a typical $135), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,576 ft² against a typical 1,660 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (6 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1972 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 96% 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 505 Dows Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Dows Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA was $8,790. The county assessed it at $837,900.

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