2520 12th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Property Records

Linn County property record for 2520 12th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,224 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size	0.291 acres (12,675 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$186,500 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,766 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Mortgage Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14304-53018-00000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14304-53018-00000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,224 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,264 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,132 sqft
Basement Area	1,132 sqft
Finished Basement	1,092 sqft
Unfinished Basement	40 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1976
Effective Year Built	Effective 1976
Architectural Style	A-Frame
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	12,675 sqft (0.291 acres)
Lot Dimensions	85 ft deep x 85 ft wide
Porch	Porch
Deck Area	25 sqft
Patio Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2520 12TH AVE SW
City	CEDAR RAPIDS
State	IA
Zip	52404-1779
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WOOD 1ST STR/LB 2
Legal Range	7W
Legal Township	83N
Legal Section	30
Legal Subdivision	WOOD 1ST
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Township / Civil Division	CEDAR RAPIDS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	2400

Owner

2520 12th Ave SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2520 12TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-1779
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 4, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LINN AREA CU
Mar 6, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LINN AREA CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 4, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	11248 / 653
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 14, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0000045929
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Property Address	2520 12TH ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-3446
Document Number	0108310051
Instrument Date	Nov 4, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 30, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	2520 12TH ST SW CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524043446, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-3446

Mortgage

Document Number	0108310051
Date	Nov 10, 2020
Book Page	010831/000051

Lender

Name	LINN AREA CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Nov 9, 2035

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Recording Date	Mar 6, 2017
Property Address	2520 12TH ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-3446
Document Number	0097790263
Book / Page	009779 / 000263
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2017
Title Company	HAWKEYE ESCROW

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$239.20
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2520 12TH AVE SW CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524041567, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-1567

Mortgage

Document Number	97790265
Date	Mar 6, 2017
Book Page	009779/000265

Lender

Name	LINN AREA CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 5, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2520 12th Ave SW was $3,766.

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		$234,200 (-) Land $44,500 Building $189,700	$234,200 (-) Land $44,500 Building $189,700
2025	$3,766.00	$234,200 Land $44,500 Building $189,700	$234,200 Land $44,500 Building $189,700
2024	$3,766.00
2023		$207,900 Land $34,400 Building $173,500	$207,900 Land $34,400 Building $173,500
2022	$3,766.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2520 12th Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2002.

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	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (2002–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 4
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2014 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2008 · 2 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

Wildfire risk around 2520 12th Ave SW 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 239 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, Verizon.

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