Linn County property record for 1559 8th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.25 ba · 986 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,395 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,272 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14223-81002-00000 |
| Primary APN | 14223-81002-00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 986 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,972 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 986 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 254 sqft |
| Basement Area | 732 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,395 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 37 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 105 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Street Address | 1559 8TH AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52403-2511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WELLINGTON PLACE 3RD N 4.5 W 37 E 70.2 LOT 4 & W 37 E 70.2 STR/LB 5 8 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | WELLINGTON PLACE 3RD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5024 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
1559 8th Ave SE is owned by a company that acquired it in September 1999.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3723 ROGERS RD NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-7004 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018265 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1559 8th Ave SE was $1,272.
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 | $80,600 (+4.95%) Land $15,500 Building $65,100 | $80,600 (+4.95%) Land $15,500 Building $65,100 | |
| 2025 | $1,272.00 | $76,800 Land $15,500 Building $61,300 | $76,800 Land $15,500 Building $61,300 |
| 2024 | $1,272.00 | ||
| 2023 | $67,600 Land $11,800 Building $55,800 | $67,600 Land $11,800 Building $55,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,280.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1559 8th Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1982–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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 1559 8th Ave SE 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 789 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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