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$188,685$158 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

521 38TH ST NE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,198 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
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

$189K
$167K low$210K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,208 (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.$159,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$151,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,500

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.0.23
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.None
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 · 228 ft²Porch · 49 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 · 0.1 mi
M
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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%

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How this home compares

521 38th 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 73% of homes in Kenwood Park
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52402
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52402
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Kenwood Park
  • Older than 81% 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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$89K$505K

This home is worth more than 40% 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$188,685
CheaperTypical $208,559Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $133Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,198 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,585 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 521 38th St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKenwood ParkCedar Rapids 52402Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$188,68573% of homes40% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15873% of homes77% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,198 ft²50% of homes24% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac66% of homes58% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than194637% of homes19% of homes19% of homes

About 521 38th St Ne

How much is 521 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA is $188,685 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $167,081 to $210,289. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

521 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

521 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,198 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 521 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

521 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

521 38th 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 521 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52402?

Among the 15,276 homes in Cedar Rapids 52402, it is worth more than 40% of them ($188,685 against a typical $208,559), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($158 against a typical $133), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,198 ft² against a typical 1,585 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1946 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 31% 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 521 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 38th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was $2,208. The county assessed it at $159,500.

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