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Regional: Shopping Center, Mall (W/Anchor)Commercial
Last sold for $331,500 on Feb 26, 2020

5480 BUFFALO RD NE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52411
0
Baths
6,322 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.
0.78 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$331,500 · Feb 26, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$38,104 (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.$1,305,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$312,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$993,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,179,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,305,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Regional: Shopping Center, Mall (W/Anchor)
CountyLINN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.78
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Viola Gibson Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Kennedy High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Harding Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 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%

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How this home compares

5480 Buffalo Rd 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Linn County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Linn County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Linn County

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.

Living area6,322 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,532 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.78 ac
SmallerTypical 0.83 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 5480 Buffalo Rd Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCedar Rapids 52411Linn County
Living areabigger than6,322 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.78 ac49% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than202096% of homes97% of homes

About 5480 Buffalo Rd Ne

When did 5480 Buffalo Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sell?

5480 Buffalo Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA last sold on Feb 26, 2020 for $331,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5480 Buffalo Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

5480 Buffalo Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA has 6,322 square feet of living space and a 0.78-acre lot.

When was 5480 Buffalo Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA built?

5480 Buffalo Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5480 Buffalo Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

5480 Buffalo Rd 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 C+. All sit in Cedar Rapids Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5480 Buffalo Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other homes in Cedar Rapids 52411?

Among the 3,248 homes in Cedar Rapids 52411, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,322 ft² against a typical 2,532 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.78 ac against a typical 0.83 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2020 against a typical 1997). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5480 Buffalo Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5480 Buffalo Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA was $38,104. The county assessed it at $1,305,200.

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