Linn County property record for 1520 Bertram Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,468 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15304-01003-00000 |
| Primary APN | 15304-01003-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 310 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1520 BERTRAM RD SE |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52403-7184 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | USR |
| Legal Description | PT GOV LOT 1 NE OF RD BEG AT NE COR TH S ON E LN 247.2 TH S 73 DEG 48 W 184.13 TH N 42DEG 00 W121.99 TH N 51DEG 11 E331.70 TO POB |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 83 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERTRAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
1520 Bertram Rd SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 BERTRAM RD SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-7184 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9251 / 552 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 Bertram Rd SE was $3,468.
Source: Linn County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Linn County |
| Unified School District | Cedar Rapids Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $338,800 (+1.1%) Land $65,000 Building $273,800 | $338,800 (+1.1%) Land $65,000 Building $273,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,468.00 | $335,100 Land $65,000 Building $270,100 | $335,100 Land $65,000 Building $270,100 |
| 2024 | $3,468.00 | ||
| 2023 | $312,000 Land $65,000 Building $247,000 | $312,000 Land $65,000 Building $247,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,256.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1520 Bertram Rd SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2011 |
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 1520 Bertram Rd SE is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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