1397 Bertram St, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Property Records

Linn County property record for 1397 Bertram St, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.9 acres (39,204 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$219,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill$3,822 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale & Mortgage
May 2023 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15341-26002-00000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15341-26002-00000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,376 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,376 sqft
Basement Area848 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Architectural StyleA-Frame
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area39,204 sqft (0.9 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area840 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area160 sqft
Patio Area640 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1397 BERTRAM ST
CityCEDAR RAPIDS
StateIA
Zip52403-9001
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN 8RDS W 20RDS NW NE EX RD
Legal Range06
Legal Township83
Legal Section34
JurisdictionLINN IA
Township / Civil DivisionBERTRAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2039
Census Tract10500

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1397 BERTRAM ST, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-9001
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 29, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
COLLINS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
May 2, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NETWORK INC
Jan 26, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
HERITAGE SOUTHEAST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 29, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 29, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 20, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202621970
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLINN IA
Recording DateJul 29, 2026
Property Address1397 BERTRAM ST, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-9001
Document Number0000021970
Instrument DateJul 23, 2026
Instrument202621970
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$35,309.60
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1397 BERTRAM ST, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-9001

Mortgage

Document Number0000021971,
DateJul 29, 2026
Instrument202621971
Lender
NameCOLLINS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueAug 1, 2041
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.81%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLINN IA
Property Address1397 BERTRAM ST, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-9001
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address105 JEFFERSON ST, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317-9051

Mortgage

Document Number1152142967
DateMay 2, 2023
Book Page11521/42967
Lender
NameRESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NETWORK INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressIOWA CITY, IA 52245
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2053

January 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLINN IA
Recording DateJan 26, 2022
Property Address1397 BERTRAM ST, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-9001
Document Number1127200310
Book / Page11272 / 310
Instrument DateJan 23, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 13, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$375.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1397 BERTRAM ST, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-9001

Mortgage

Document Number0011272312
DateJan 26, 2022
Instrument11272/312
Lender
NameHERITAGE SOUTHEAST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 26, 2052

Mortgage

Document Number1127200322
DateJan 26, 2022
Book Page11272/322
Lender
NameHERITAGE SOUTHEAST BANK
TypeBank
AddressMARION, IA 52302
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term61 Months
DueFeb 26, 2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityBertram City
CountyLinn County
Unified School DistrictMount Vernon Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$258,900 (-) Land $45,000 Building $213,900$258,900 (-) Land $45,000 Building $213,900
2025$3,822.00 (+15.54%)$258,900 (+2.9%) Land $45,000 Building $213,900$258,900 (+2.9%) Land $45,000 Building $213,900
2024$3,308.00 (+19.42%)
2023$251,600 Land $45,000 Building $206,600$251,600 Land $45,000 Building $206,600
2022$2,770.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims9 (2008–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA8 of 9
Most Recent ClaimSep 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2016 · 7 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, May 2013 · 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 RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · above 69% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemBERTRAM WATER SUPPLY
serves 75 people · EPA ID IA5710001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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