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Last sold for $5,000 on Nov 16, 2018

521 3RD ST SW

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,440 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.
2,700 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1904
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,000 · Nov 16, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,650 (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.$113,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$93,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$113,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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.Central
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 · 220 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.

E
Cedar River Academy at Taylor Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Wilson Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52404These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.45,212
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.818 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,156
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,930
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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 3rd St Sw 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.

  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Taylor
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52404
  • Older than 94% of homes in Linn County

How it measures up in Cedar Rapids 52404

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Rapids 52404.

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,430 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size2,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1904
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 521 3rd St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTaylorCedar Rapids 52404Linn County
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²70% of homes51% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,700 ft²8% of homes2% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than190444% of homes7% of homes6% of homes

About 521 3rd St Sw

When did 521 3rd St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

521 3rd St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Nov 16, 2018 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 3rd St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

521 3rd St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 521 3rd St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

521 3rd St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1904, making it 122 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 3rd St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

521 3rd St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to Cedar River Academy at Taylor Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Wilson Middle School (middle), rated F; Jefferson 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 3rd St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52404?

Among the 14,925 homes in Cedar Rapids 52404, it is bigger than 51% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,430 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (2,700 ft² against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1904 against a typical 1975). 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 3rd St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 3rd St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA was $1,650. The county assessed it at $113,100.

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