Linn County property record for 1520 Center St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,246 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.551 acres (24,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $102,500 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,396 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14094-03031-00000 |
| Primary APN | 14094-03031-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,246 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,292 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,246 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 322 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,001 sqft (0.551 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1520 CENTER ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52402-5544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 74 IRR SUR SE 9-83-7 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Lot Number | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
1520 Center St NE is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2014.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6007 FLAGSTONE DR NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402-1648 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 27, 2014 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8984 / 202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 Center St NE was $2,396.
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 | $140,500 (+2.41%) Land $33,600 Building $106,900 | $140,500 (+2.41%) Land $33,600 Building $106,900 | |
| 2025 | $2,396.00 | $137,200 Land $33,600 Building $103,600 | $137,200 Land $33,600 Building $103,600 |
| 2024 | $2,396.00 | ||
| 2023 | $129,900 Land $29,900 Building $100,000 | $129,900 Land $29,900 Building $100,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,584.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1520 Center St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
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 | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1997 · river or lake flooding |
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 Center St NE 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 556 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 |
| ImOn Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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