Linn County property record for 421 20th St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,002 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,924 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,154 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14154-29018-00000 |
| Primary APN | 14154-29018-00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,002 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,618 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 822 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 180 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,924 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 52 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 130 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 421 20TH ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52402-6317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CLARENDON HILLS STR/LB 95 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARENDON HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the B Avenue NE Historic District listed 2013 · 167 contributing resources · NRIS 13000692 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
421 20th St NE is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2017.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 20TH ST NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402-6317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COLLINS CMNTY CU |
| Oct 5, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0099460233 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 421 20TH ST NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402-6317 |
| Document Number | 0099460233 |
| Book / Page | 009946 / 000233 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $127.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 421 20TH ST NE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524026317, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402-6317 |
| Document Number | 99460234 |
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| Date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 009946/000234 |
| Name | COLLINS CMNTY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 4, 2032 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 421 20TH ST NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402-6317 |
| Document Number | 0099460232 |
| Book / Page | 009946 / 000232 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 421 20th St NE was $2,154, up 2.6% 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 | $137,700 (-) Land $35,500 Building $102,200 | $137,700 (-) Land $35,500 Building $102,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,154.00 (+2.57%) | $137,700 Land $35,500 Building $102,200 | $137,700 Land $35,500 Building $102,200 |
| 2024 | $2,100.00 | ||
| 2023 | $129,100 Land $30,200 Building $98,900 | $129,100 Land $30,200 Building $98,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,252.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 20th St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2008) |
| 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 421 20th St NE 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 |
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| 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 480 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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