1237 5th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 Property Records

Linn County property record for 1237 5th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1870
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,013 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$77,000 (Mar 2012)
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN14204-03002-00000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14204-03002-00000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area1,456 sqft
Basement Area728 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1870
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1870
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,013 sqft (0.161 acres)
Lot Dimensions50 ft deep x 50 ft wide
PorchPorch
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1237 5TH ST NW
CityCEDAR RAPIDS
StateIA
Zip52405-2527
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHULLS 3RD STR/LB 8 31
Legal Range7W
Legal Township83N
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionHULLS 3RD
Legal Block31
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionLINN IA
Township / Civil DivisionCEDAR RAPIDS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract1200

Owner

Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address101 1ST ST SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401-1205
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 1, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 1, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page8211 / 201
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Linn County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyLinn County
MunicipalityCedar Rapids City
Unified School DistrictCedar Rapids Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$30,600 (-) Land $30,600$30,600 (-) Land $30,600
2025$30,600 (+2%) Land $30,600$30,600 (+2%) Land $30,600
2023$25,500 Land $25,500$25,500 Land $25,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 89 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies89 in force
Nearby Flood Claims118 (1982–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA16 of 118
Most Recent ClaimSep 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Jun 2014 · 9 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2008 · 83 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1993 · 15 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCEDAR RAPIDS WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 142,364 people · EPA ID IA5715093
Water SourceGroundwater influenced by surface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 232 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
2,000 / 1,000
ImOn Communications
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
300 / 30
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
CenturyLink
DSL
140 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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