Linn County property record for 185 Dows Ln SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.25 ba · 2,889 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,408 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $239,500 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,454 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14143-55002-00000 |
| Primary APN | 14143-55002-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,889 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,033 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,909 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 980 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,408 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 94.2 ft deep x 94.2 ft wide |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 179 sqft |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 185 DOWS LN SE |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52403-1733 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RICHMONDS 1ST E 5.85 LOT 1 & ALL LOT 2 & W 18.3 LOT STR/LB 3 4 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMONDS 1ST |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
185 Dows Ln SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 DOWS LN SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-1733 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005200600033276 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6196 / 338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Dows Ln SE was $5,454.
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 | $372,600 (+7.97%) Land $55,700 Building $316,900 | $372,600 (+7.97%) Land $55,700 Building $316,900 | |
| 2025 | $5,454.00 | $345,100 Land $51,400 Building $293,700 | $345,100 Land $51,400 Building $293,700 |
| 2024 | $5,454.00 | ||
| 2023 | $311,400 Land $51,400 Building $260,000 | $311,400 Land $51,400 Building $260,000 | |
| 2022 | $5,970.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Dows Ln SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 185 Dows Ln SE 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 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| ImOn Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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