Linn County property record for 608 Penn Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 660 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,288 (2022) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 14201-01009-00000 |
| Primary APN | 14201-01009-00000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 660 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,452 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 608 PENN AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52405-1632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HULLS 6TH STR/LB 4 63 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | HULLS 6TH |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
608 Penn Ave NW, a single family home, is owned by a company.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 1ST ST SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401-1205 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 608 PENN AVE NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-1632 |
| Document Number | 0098700353 |
| Book / Page | 009870 / 000353 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 608 PENN AVE NW CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524051632, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405-1632 |
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 | $27,300 (-) Land $27,300 | $27,300 (-) Land $27,300 | |
| 2025 | $27,300 Land $27,300 | $27,300 Land $27,300 | |
| 2023 | $78,400 Land $22,800 Building $55,600 | $78,400 Land $22,800 Building $55,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,288.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 608 Penn Ave NW in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 68 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 68 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 170 (1979–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 26 of 170 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · Severe Storms 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.
The area around 608 Penn Ave NW 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 428 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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