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$443,946$455 / 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 89How 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

5200 42ND ST NE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52411
2
Beds
1
Baths
975 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.
1.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$444K
$393K low$495K high
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.$392,946
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$314,357
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.11%
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.$51,000
UNIVERSITY OF IA CMNTY CU · recorded Oct 13, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,732 (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.$157,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$102,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$152,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$157,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.02
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 · 250 ft²Porch · 20 ft²

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

E
Viola Gibson Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Kennedy High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Harding Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52411These 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.16
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,224
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.489 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$164,067
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$230,071
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

5200 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 more than 88% of homes in Linn County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Cedar Rapids 52411
  • Among the smallest homes in Cedar Rapids 52411
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Linn County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52411

What homes are worth in Cedar Rapids 52411

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

This home
$126K$937K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52411.

How it measures up in Cedar Rapids 52411

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Rapids 52411.

Estimated value$443,946
CheaperTypical $448,874Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$455
CheaperTypical $229Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area975 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,075 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.02 ac
SmallerTypical 0.86 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 5200 42nd St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCedar Rapids 52411Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$443,94649% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$455almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than975 ft²almost no homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.02 ac62% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than19573% of homes30% of homes

About 5200 42nd St Ne

How much is 5200 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5200 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA is $443,946 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $393,033 to $494,859. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5200 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

5200 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Aug 14, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5200 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

5200 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 975 square feet of living space and a 1.02-acre lot.

When was 5200 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

5200 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5200 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

5200 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Viola Gibson Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Kennedy High School (high), rated C+; Harding Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Cedar Rapids Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5200 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52411?

Among the 3,321 homes in Cedar Rapids 52411, it is worth more than 49% of them ($443,946 against a typical $448,874), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($455 against a typical $229), it is bigger than almost none of them (975 ft² against a typical 2,075 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (1.02 ac against a typical 0.86 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1957 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 88% 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 5200 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5200 42nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was $2,732. The county assessed it at $157,400.

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