252 12th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 Property Records

Linn County property record for 252 12th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,803 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size0.123 acres (5,357 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$143,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$2,456 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14292-77024-00000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14292-77024-00000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,803 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,387 sqft
1st Floor Area1,503 sqft
Basement Area884 sqft
Finished Basement300 sqft
Unfinished Basement584 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringVinyl/Resilient
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1937
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,357 sqft (0.123 acres)
Lot Dimensions40.9 ft deep x 41.2 ft wide
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area105 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address252 12TH ST NW
CityCEDAR RAPIDS
StateIA
Zip52405-3913
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDICKINSONS STR/LB 12 1
Legal Range7W
Legal Township83N
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionDICKINSON
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionLINN IA
Township / Civil DivisionCEDAR RAPIDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract2300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address252 12TH ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3913
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
COLLINS COMMUNITY CU
Dec 17, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
COLLINS CMNTY CU
Aug 17, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
METCO CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 7, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page10866 / 657
Last Transfer DateApr 4, 2025
Transfer Doc0000008046
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLINN IA
Property Address252 12TH ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3913
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number, 0011134470
DateSep 2, 2021
Book Page11134/470
Lender
NameCOLLINS COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term352 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLINN IA
Recording DateDec 17, 2020
Property Address252 12TH ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3913
Document Number0108660657
Book / Page010866 / 000657
Instrument DateDec 11, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 5, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$229.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address252 12TH ST NW CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524053913, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3913

Mortgage

Document Number108660658
DateDec 17, 2020
Book Page010866/000658
Lender
NameCOLLINS CMNTY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 16, 2050

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLINN IA
Property Address252 12TH ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3913
Document Number0104340237
Instrument DateAug 17, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address252 12TH ST NW CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524053913, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-3913

Mortgage

Document Number0104340237
DateAug 26, 2019
Book Page010434/000237
Lender
NameMETCO CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueAug 25, 2039
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyLinn County
MunicipalityCedar Rapids City
Unified School DistrictCedar Rapids Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$155,100 (-) Land $24,200 Building $130,900$155,100 (-) Land $24,200 Building $130,900
2025$2,456.00 (+4.16%)$155,100 (+16.44%) Land $24,200 Building $130,900$155,100 (+16.44%) Land $24,200 Building $130,900
2024$2,358.00 (-19.25%)
2023$133,200 Land $24,200 Building $109,000$133,200 Land $24,200 Building $109,000
2022$2,920.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 13 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies13 in force
Nearby Flood Claims14 (2008–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA10 of 14
Most Recent ClaimSep 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2016 · 3 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Jun 2014 · 4 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2008 · 6 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCEDAR RAPIDS WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 142,364 people · EPA ID IA5715093
Water SourceGroundwater influenced by surface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 610 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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