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$166,542$124 / 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 88How 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

525 5TH AVE SE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,341 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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

$167K
$147K low$186K 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.$166,542
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$133,234

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,138 (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.$271,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$247,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$264,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$271,500

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.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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.0.19
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.Stone (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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.Porch · 528 ft²

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

M
McKinley STEAM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Grant Wood Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52401These 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.186
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 100.19

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,387
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,782 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$40,002
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,895
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.Yes

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

525 5th Ave Se 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 76% of homes in Linn County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Linn County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52401
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52401
  • Older than 94% of homes in Linn County

What homes are worth in Cedar Rapids 52401

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

This home
$43K$542K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Cedar Rapids 52401.

How it measures up in Cedar Rapids 52401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cedar Rapids 52401.

Estimated value$166,542
CheaperTypical $111,965Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,341 ft²
SmallerTypical 968 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 525 5th Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntownCedar Rapids 52401Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$166,54264% of homes73% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12472% of homes61% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,341 ft²77% of homes80% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac47% of homes75% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than190010% of homes32% of homes6% of homes

About 525 5th Ave Se

How much is 525 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 525 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA is $166,542 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $146,704 to $186,380. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 525 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

525 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Oct 10, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 525 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

525 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,341 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 525 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

525 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 525 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

525 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA is assigned to McKinley STEAM Academy (middle), rated C-; Grant Wood Elementary School (elementary), 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 525 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52401?

Among the 846 homes in Cedar Rapids 52401, it is worth more than 73% of them ($166,542 against a typical $111,965), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($124 against a typical $102), it is bigger than 80% of them (1,341 ft² against a typical 968 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1900 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 24% 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 525 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 525 5th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA was $5,138. The county assessed it at $271,500.

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