Linn County property record for 281 Thunderbird Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,934 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,979 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $134,500 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,126 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14242-06013-00000 |
| Primary APN | 14242-06013-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,934 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,732 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,388 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 546 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 798 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,979 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 281 THUNDERBIRD RD SE |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52403-2034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | INDIAN CREEK HILLS 8TH STR/LB 134 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIAN CREEK HILLS 8TH |
| Legal Lot Number | 134 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 THUNDERBIRD RD SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-2034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20013988860001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4442 / 549 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Property Address | 281 THUNDERBIRD RD SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-2034 |
| Document Number | 0100690679 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 0100690679 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 010069/000679 |
| Name | LINN AREA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402-1832 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 3, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $205,400 (-) Land $50,200 Building $155,200 | $205,400 (-) Land $50,200 Building $155,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,126.00 | $205,400 (+5.01%) Land $50,200 Building $155,200 | $205,400 (+5.01%) Land $50,200 Building $155,200 |
| 2024 | $3,126.00 (-13.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $195,600 Land $50,200 Building $145,400 | $195,600 Land $50,200 Building $145,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,610.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| ImOn Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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