Linn County property record for 1257 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,134 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $54,500 (Jun 2002) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14223-26003-00000 |
| Primary APN | 14223-26003-00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,134 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 40 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 11 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1257 3RD AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52403-4009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OUT LOT 16 (LESS REAR 10) SW 40 STR/LB 10 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1257 3rd Ave SE is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2012.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1285 3RD AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-4009 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20024541400001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4727 / 126 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0821300001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Linn County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Linn County |
| Municipality | Cedar Rapids City |
| Unified School District | Cedar Rapids Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,000 (-) Land $22,000 | $22,000 (-) Land $22,000 |
| 2025 | $22,000 Land $22,000 | $22,000 Land $22,000 |
| 2023 | $20,000 Land $20,000 | $20,000 Land $20,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1257 3rd Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1984–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 1257 3rd Ave SE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 294 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ImOn Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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