Linn County property record for 838 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $484 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14291-63007-00000 |
| Primary APN | 14291-63007-00000 |
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| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 30 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 838 3RD AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52404-8500 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEANS 1ST OUT LOT C STR/LB 1 |
| Legal Range | 7W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEANS 1ST |
| Legal Lot Number | C |
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1076 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
838 3rd Ave SW is owned by a company that bought it in January 2022.
Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 616 4TH AVE SE, 101, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401-1905 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11263 / 555 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1126000347 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LINN IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 838 3RD AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-8500 |
| Document Number | 1126300555 |
| Book / Page | 11263 / 555 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $20.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1540 D AVE NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402-5149 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 1126300557 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 11263/557 |
| Name | HILLS BANK AND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HILLS, IA 52235 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 4, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 3rd Ave SW was $484.
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 | $26,700 (-) Land $26,700 | $26,700 (-) Land $26,700 | |
| 2025 | $484.00 | $26,700 Land $26,700 | $26,700 Land $26,700 |
| 2024 | $484.00 | ||
| 2023 | $19,100 (-) Land $19,100 | $19,100 Land $19,100 | |
| 2022 | $402.00 (+1.52%) | $19,100 Land $19,100 | |
| 2021 | $396.00 | $19,100 Land $19,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 3rd Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 43 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 75 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 116 units insured incl. 41 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 43 (1990–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 43 |
| 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 838 3rd Ave SW 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 534 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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