Linn County property record for 405 Forest Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.75 ba · 2,132 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,574 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14233-29001-00000 |
| Primary APN | 14233-29001-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,132 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,740 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,844 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 440 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 209 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 405 FOREST DR SE |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52403-4217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VERNON HEIGHTS 7TH STR/LB 3 24 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | VERNON HEIGHTS 7TH |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
405 Forest Dr SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 405 FOREST DR SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-4217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11421 / 681 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Property Address | 405 FOREST DR SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-4217 |
| Document Number | 0104510324 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 405 FOREST DR SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524034217, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-4217 |
| Document Number | 0104510324 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Book Page | 010451/000324 |
| Name | HILLS BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HILLS, IA 52235 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 15, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 405 Forest Dr SE was $3,574.
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 | $205,500 (-) Land $40,800 Building $164,700 | $205,500 (-) Land $40,800 Building $164,700 | |
| 2025 | $3,574.00 | $205,500 Land $40,800 Building $164,700 | $205,500 Land $40,800 Building $164,700 |
| 2024 | $3,574.00 | ||
| 2023 | $184,100 Land $36,000 Building $148,100 | $184,100 Land $36,000 Building $148,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,344.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 405 Forest Dr SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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.
Wildfire risk around 405 Forest Dr 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% 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 550 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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