Linn County property record for 554 Forest Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 729 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,232 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,516 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14233-78022-00000 |
| Primary APN | 14233-78022-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 729 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,561 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 729 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,232 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 554 FOREST DR SE |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52403-4235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VERNON HEIGHTS 7TH STR/LB 5 32 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | VERNON HEIGHTS 7TH |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
554 Forest Dr SE is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2021.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1803 OAK KNOLLS CT SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-3961 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11164 / 163 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1116400163 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 554 FOREST DR SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-4235 |
| Document Number | 1116400163 |
| Book / Page | 11164 / 163 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1805 OAK KNOLLS CT SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-3961 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 554 Forest Dr SE was $2,516, up 9.6% 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 | $146,600 (-) Land $44,600 Building $102,000 | $146,600 (-) Land $44,600 Building $102,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,516.00 (+9.58%) | $146,600 Land $44,600 Building $102,000 | $146,600 Land $44,600 Building $102,000 |
| 2024 | $2,296.00 | ||
| 2023 | $129,700 Land $39,400 Building $90,300 | $129,700 Land $39,400 Building $90,300 | |
| 2022 | $2,400.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 554 Forest Dr SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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.
The area around 554 Forest Dr SE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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