Linn County property record for 1260 20th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.25 ba · 1,072 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,274 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $91,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,456 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14304-78002-00000 |
| Primary APN | 14304-78002-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,072 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,144 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 278 sqft |
| Basement Area | 794 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,274 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 76 ft deep x 101 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 46 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1260 20TH ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52404-1634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WESTLAND HEIGHTS 2ND (LESS SW 60 ON NW LN BNG SW 70 ON SE LN) & (LESS NW 25 ON FRT LN BNG NW 9 IN REAR NE 87.4 MEAS ON NLY LN) LOT STR/LB 81 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTLAND HEIGHTS 2ND |
| Legal Lot Number | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
1260 20th St SW is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2016.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1260 20TH ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-1634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8535 / 392 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0094850068 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1260 20th St SW was $2,456, up 4.4% from the year before.
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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $154,000 (-) Land $33,400 Building $120,600 | $154,000 (-) Land $33,400 Building $120,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,456.00 (+4.42%) | $154,000 Land $33,400 Building $120,600 | $154,000 Land $33,400 Building $120,600 |
| 2024 | $2,352.00 | ||
| 2023 | $143,400 Land $30,400 Building $113,000 | $143,400 Land $30,400 Building $113,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,500.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1260 20th St SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2002.
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 |
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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.
The area around 1260 20th St SW has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 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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