159 Carter St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 Property Records

Linn County property record for 159 Carter St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.189 acres (8,232 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$135,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,732 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2020 Mortgage Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13261-51012-00000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13261-51012-00000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,360 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,850 sqft
1st Floor Area	910 sqft
Basement Area	910 sqft
Finished Basement	450 sqft
Unfinished Basement	460 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
Architectural Style	A-Frame
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,232 sqft (0.189 acres)
Lot Dimensions	66 ft deep x 58 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Stoop
Porch Area	46 sqft
Deck Area	15 sqft
Patio Area	15 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	159 CARTER ST NW
City	CEDAR RAPIDS
State	IA
Zip	52405-3201
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	CEDAR HILLS UNIT THREE STR/LB 384
Legal Range	8W
Legal Township	83N
Legal Section	26
Legal Subdivision	CEDAR HILL
Legal Lot Number	384
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Township / Civil Division	CEDAR RAPIDS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	1002

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	159 CARTER ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3201
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI COLLINS CMNTY CU
Dec 18, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COLLINS CMNTY CU
Feb 27, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage METCO CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	10264 / 95
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Property Address	159 CARTER ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3201
Document Number	0106350550
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 CARTER ST NW CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524053201, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3201

Mortgage

Document Number	0106350550
Date	May 5, 2020
Book Page	010635/000550

Lender

Name	COLLINS CMNTY CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	May 4, 2035

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Recording Date	Dec 18, 2018
Property Address	159 CARTER ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3201
Document Number	0102640095
Book / Page	010264 / 000095
Instrument Date	Dec 14, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 18, 2019

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$216.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 CARTER ST NW CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524053201, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3201

Mortgage

Document Number	102640097
Date	Dec 18, 2018
Book Page	010264/000097

Lender

Name	COLLINS CMNTY CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 17, 2048

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Property Address	159 CARTER ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3201
Document Number	0100500280
Instrument Date	Feb 27, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 15, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 CARTER ST NW CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524053201, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3201

Mortgage

Document Number	0100500280
Date	Mar 6, 2018
Book Page	010050/000280

Lender

Name	METCO CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Mar 5, 2023

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Linn County
Municipality	Cedar Rapids City
Unified School District	Cedar Rapids Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$176,300 (+2.62%) Land $41,000 Building $135,300	$176,300 (+2.62%) Land $41,000 Building $135,300
2025	$2,732.00	$171,800 (+20.65%) Land $37,900 Building $133,900	$171,800 (+20.65%) Land $37,900 Building $133,900
2024	$2,732.00 (+3.02%)
2023		$142,400 Land $33,100 Building $109,300	$142,400 Land $33,100 Building $109,300
2022	$2,652.00

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 603 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: GigFire, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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