1253 20th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Property Records

Linn County property record for 1253 20th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.189 acres (8,232 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$216,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,000 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2022 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14304-76013-00000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14304-76013-00000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,368 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,797 sqft
1st Floor Area	903 sqft
Basement Area	876 sqft
Finished Basement	465 sqft
Unfinished Basement	411 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Flooring	Ceramic Tile
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	A-Frame
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,232 sqft (0.189 acres)
Lot Dimensions	63.4 ft deep x 63.4 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Stoop
Porch Area	54 sqft
Deck Area	18 sqft
Patio Area	112 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1253 20TH ST SW
City	CEDAR RAPIDS
State	IA
Zip	52404-1635
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WESTLAND HEIGHTS 3RD STR/LB 6
Legal Range	7W
Legal Township	83N
Legal Section	30
Legal Subdivision	WESTLAND HEIGHTS 3RD
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Township / Civil Division	CEDAR RAPIDS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2021
Census Tract	2400

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1253 20TH ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-1635
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 2, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · SBA Mortgage ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD
Mar 23, 2022	Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GREENSTATE CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 2, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 2, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 23, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202662
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Recording Date	Jan 2, 2026
Property Address	1253 20TH ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-1635
Document Number	2026000062
Instrument Date	Dec 31, 2025
Instrument	2026-000062
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 12, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$344.80
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1253 20TH ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-1635

Mortgage

Document Number	2026000133
Date	Jan 2, 2026
Instrument	2026-000133

Lender

Name	ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	SBA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2041

Mortgage

Document Number	2026000801
Date	Jan 9, 2026
Instrument	2026-000801

Lender

Name	ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	952 ECHO LN STE 190, HOUSTON, TX 77024

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2041

March 2022: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document Type	Legal Action/Court Order
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Recording Date	Mar 23, 2022
Property Address	1253 20TH ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-1635
Document Number	1131400085
Book / Page	11314 / 85
Instrument Date	Mar 21, 2022
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jan 12, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$95.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1107 WILSON CT, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-8802
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0001131486
Date	Mar 23, 2022
Instrument	11314/86

Lender

Name	GREENSTATE CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 21, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Linn County
Municipality	Cedar Rapids City
Unified School District	Cedar Rapids Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$177,400 (+0.51%) Land $33,100 Building $144,300	$177,400 (+0.51%) Land $33,100 Building $144,300
2025	$3,000.00	$176,500 (+39.42%) Land $33,100 Building $143,400	$176,500 (+39.42%) Land $33,100 Building $143,400
2024	$3,000.00 (+36.24%)
2023		$126,600 (+21.26%) Land $30,100 Building $96,500	$126,600 (+21.26%) Land $30,100 Building $96,500
2022	$2,202.00 (+17.13%)	$104,400 Land $25,600 Building $78,800
2021	$1,880.00		$104,400 Land $25,600 Building $78,800

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (2002–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 4
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2014 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2008 · 2 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 Risk	Not 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 System	CEDAR RAPIDS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 142,364 people · EPA ID IA5715093
Water Source	Groundwater influenced by surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Atkins Telephone Company, CenturyLink, GigFire.

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