Linn County property record for 605 Dows Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,159 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 3.52 acres (153,766 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,248 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15202-76003-00000 |
| Primary APN | 15202-76003-00000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,159 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,593 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,593 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 153,766 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 636 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 2,058 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 605 DOWS RD |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52403-7007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR3 |
| Legal Description | FRANK FOSTERS 1ST & P.O.S. #865 PARCEL A LOT 2 |
| Legal Range | 6W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANK FOSTERS 1ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERTRAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
605 Dows Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 DOWS RD, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-7007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 605 Dows Rd was $8,248.
Source: Linn County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Linn County |
| Unified School District | Cedar Rapids Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $807,400 (-1.15%) Land $120,000 Building $687,400 | $807,400 (-1.15%) Land $120,000 Building $687,400 | |
| 2025 | $8,248.00 | $816,800 Land $120,000 Building $696,800 | $816,800 Land $120,000 Building $696,800 |
| 2024 | $8,248.00 | ||
| 2023 | $730,200 Land $120,000 Building $610,200 | $730,200 Land $120,000 Building $610,200 | |
| 2022 | $7,718.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 605 Dows Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2011 |
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 605 Dows Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: ImOn Communications.
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