Linn County property record for 237 12th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,033 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,967 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $149,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,238 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2016 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14292-76008-00000 |
| Primary APN | 14292-76008-00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,033 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,880 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 965 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 99 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 68 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 748 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,967 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 40 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 237 12TH ST NW |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52405-3912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FORREST PARK STR/LB 5 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORREST PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
237 12th St NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 12TH ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNION CREDIT UNION |
| Dec 29, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNIVERSITY OF IA CMNTY CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202619518 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1141200275 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 237 12TH ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3912 |
| Document Number | 0000019518 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619518 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $23,997.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 12TH ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3912 |
| Document Number | 0000019519, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619519 |
| Name | UNION CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.25% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000019520, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619520 |
| Name | UNION CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Property Address | 237 12TH ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3912 |
| Document Number | 0097480288 |
| Book / Page | 009748 / 000288 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 12ST ST NW CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52405, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405 |
| Document Number | 0097480288 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Book Page | 009748/000288 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF IA CMNTY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 16, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 237 12th St NW was $2,238, up 7.8% from the year before.
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 | $135,300 (-) Land $24,500 Building $110,800 | $135,300 (-) Land $24,500 Building $110,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,238.00 (+7.8%) | $135,300 Land $24,500 Building $110,800 | $135,300 Land $24,500 Building $110,800 |
| 2024 | $2,076.00 | ||
| 2023 | $117,300 Land $24,500 Building $92,800 | $117,300 Land $24,500 Building $92,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,304.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 12th St NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (2008–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · Severe Storms 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 237 12th St NW 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 610 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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