Introduction
Real Estate in Cedar Rapids, IA

With so much to offer its residents—an abundance of career options, a culturally diverse community, and a wide range of attractions—Cedar Rapids is truly a great place to call home. For those who want to relocate to Cedar Rapids, the real estate market is currently brimming with investment opportunities that will appeal to people from all walks of life, whether you are a single professional, a growing family, or on the brink of retirement. Properties for sale in Cedar Rapids include condominiums, townhouses, single family homes, and large estates, as well as land for custom homebuilding in Cedar Rapids. The city boasts one of the most affordable housing markets in the country; with a low median home price around $145,000, Cedar Rapids real estate is obtainable to first time homebuyers and experienced investors alike. Single family homes in Cedar Rapids range in price from as low as $30,000 for one or two bedroom fixer uppers to around $2 million for the most elegant and luxurious Iowa homes. Houses at the median price are typically spacious with three or more bedrooms and two or more bathrooms. There is a nice selection of historic homes in Cedar Rapids, from two-story Colonials to Arts & Crafts bungalows, as well as many new homes that have modern features and traditional design. If hassle-free homeownership is what you’re after, the Cedar Rapids real estate market also has a wide selection of condominiums and townhouses, as well as trendy renovated loft condos in downtown Cedar Rapids, many of which feature riverfront views. Condos and townhouses in Cedar Rapids can range in price from $50,000 to the mid-$300,000s. No matter what you are looking for—a cozy loft with a view, a historic fixer upper, or a large country estate—the Cedar Rapids real estate market has what you need to start your life in this thriving Midwest city.

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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 124,540
Population Density 1,973 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 63,794
Male Population 60,745
Median Age 36.21 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 69%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance to KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College COE COLLEGE
Distance to COE COLLEGE 1 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 53,231
Family Households 31,044
Average Family Size 3.01
Average Household Income $57,318
Median Household Income $53,402
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 69%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.20
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.60
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.30
Murder Risk (County) 0.15
Rape Risk (County) 0.26
Robbery Risk 0.22
Assault Risk (County) 0.39
Property Risk (County) 0.73
Burglary Risk (County) 0.68
Larceny Risk (County) 0.86
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.37

Environment

Average July High Temperature 85.3° F
Average January Low Temperature 11.5° F
Annual Precipitation 36.62 inches
Air Pollution Index 86% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6%
Nearest Airport THE EASTERN IOWA
Distance to THE EASTERN IOWA 7 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team CEDAR RAPIDS KERNELS (A)
Distance to CEDAR RAPIDS KERNELS (A) 1 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
PRAIRIE EDGE SCHOOLSPECIAL EDUCATION5400 KIRKWOOD BLVD SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
ERSKINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5600 36TH ST SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5355 18TH ST SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
GRANT WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5645 26TH ST SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
ANDREWS CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 82773 LOGGERHEAD RD, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52411
WILSON SCHOOLK - 82301 J ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
HOLY FAMILY - LASALLE MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 83700 FIRST AVE NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
REGIS CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8735 PRAIRIE DR NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
TAFT ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 85200 E AVE NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
PRAIRIE MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8401 76TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
TAFT MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 85200 E AVE NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
HARDING MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 84801 GOLF ST NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8300 20TH ST NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
MCKINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8620 10TH ST SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8300 13TH ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
BERTRAM FOUR OAKS SCHOOL7 - 121341 BERTRAM ST, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER7 - 121548 COLLINS RD NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL9 - 126300 42ND ST NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52411
THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL9 - 121243 20TH ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
J F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL9 - 124545 WENIG RD NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL9 - 122205 FOREST DR SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
METRO HIGH SCHOOL9 - 121212 7TH ST SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12401 76TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
MILESTONES ADULT CENTERADULT EDUCATION1725 O AVE NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
GRANT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERK - 3254 OUTLOOK DR SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
TRUMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5441 W POST RD NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
BOWMAN WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5151 BOYSON RD NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52525 29TH ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51524 HOLLYWOOD BLVD NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51341 WOODSIDE DR NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5720 7TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
COOLIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 56225 1ST AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
ARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52630 B AVE NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 54141 JOHNSON AVE NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
PIERCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 54343 MARILYN DR NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
POLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51500 B AVE NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
CITE SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLK - 64050 RIVER RIDGE DR NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
VIOLA GIBSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 56101 GIBSON DR NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52411
JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51300 38TH ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
PRAIRIE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5401 76TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
ST PIUS X SCHOOLK - 54901 COUNCIL ST NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51310 11TH ST NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52200 1ST AVE NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 53700 E AVE NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
PRAIRIE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5401 76TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5401 76TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOLK - 82900 42ND ST NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
HOLY FAMILY - ST JUDE SCHOOLK - 33700 1ST AVE NW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL - ST LUDMILAK - 5215 21ST AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
ST MATTHEW'S SCHOOLK - 5125 24TH ST NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
ALL SAINTS SCHOOLK - 5720 29TH ST SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
SUMMIT SCHOOLK - 61010 REGENT ST NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
PRAIRIE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5401 76TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51201 MAPLEWOOD DR NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOLK - 81361 7TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
ISAAC NEWTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 81635 LINMAR DR NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
TANAGER PLACE SCHOOLK - 122309 C ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
CEDAR VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 123636 COTTAGE GRV AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
ST LUKES ADOLESCENT CENTERK - 121026 A AVE NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN3200 PIONEER AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF THE WEST700 1ST AVE NE # 100 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
BANKSBANKERS TRUST221 3RD AVE SE # 150 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
BANKSBANKS OF IOWA FARM MANAGEMENT222 2ND AVE SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
BANKSCEDAR RAPIDS BANK & TRUST CO500 1ST AVE NE # 100 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
BANKSGUARANTY BANK & TRUST CO302 3RD AVE SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
BANKSHILLS BANK & TRUST CO240 3RD AVE SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
BANKSLIBERTY BANK320 3RD ST SE # 100 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
BANKSRBC DAIN RAUSCHER221 3RD AVE SE # 550 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
BANKSUNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO118 2ND AVE SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
BANKSUS BANK222 2ND AVE SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
BANKSVILLAGE BANK & TRUST1201 3RD ST SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
BANKSWELLS FARGO BANK150 1ST AVE NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
BANKSBANK IOWA7045 C AVE NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
BANKSBANK OF THE WEST4444 1ST AVE NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
BANKSCEDAR RAPIDS BANK & TRUST5400 COUNCIL ST NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +COE COLLEGE1220 1ST AVE NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +MOUNT MERCY COLLEGE1330 ELMHURST DR NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
JUNIOR COLLEGEHAMILTON COLLEGE3165 EDGEWOOD PKWY SW CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
JUNIOR COLLEGEKIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGEPO BOX 2068 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52406
GOLFCEDAR RAPIDS GOLF DEPT3601 42ND ST NE # 2 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
GOLFTWIN PINES DRIVING RANGE3800 42ND ST NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
GOLFAIRPORT NATIONAL PUBLIC GOLF3001 WRIGHT BROTHERS BLVD E CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
GOLFJONES GOLF COURSE2901 FRUITLAND BLVD SW CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
GOLFELLIS PARK GOLF COAST1401 ZIKA AVE NW CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52405
HOSPITALSMERCY MEDICAL CTR5264 COUNCIL ST NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
HOSPITALSST LUKE'S HOSPITAL1026 A AVE NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
HOSPITALSSURGERY CENTER CEDAR RAPIDS1075 1ST AVE SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
HOSPITALSMERCY MEDICAL CTR-CEDAR RAPIDS701 10TH ST SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
HOSPITALSPRIMEPLUS/SIERRA HEALTH & LIFE2857 MOUNT VERNON RD SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
ART AND MUSEUMSAFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM55 12TH AVE SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
ART AND MUSEUMSCEDAR RAPIDS MUSEUM OF ART410 3RD AVE SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
ART AND MUSEUMSHISTORY CENTER615 1ST AVE SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
ART AND MUSEUMSSCIENCE STATION427 1ST ST SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
ART AND MUSEUMSBRUCEMORE2160 LINDEN DR SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
ART AND MUSEUMSCEDAR RAPIDS MUSEUM OF ART810 2ND AVE SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
ART AND MUSEUMSGRANT WOOD STUDIO810 2ND AVE SE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
ART AND MUSEUMSNATIONAL CZECH & SLOVAK MUSEUM30 16TH AVE SW CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
ART AND MUSEUMSSEMINOLE VALLEY FARM INC1400 SEMINOLE VALLEY RD NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52411
ART AND MUSEUMSUSHERS FERRY HISTORIC VILLAGE5925 SEMINOLE VALLEY TRL NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52411



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
52401144$63,250$166,354
52402957$118,500$129,201
52403573$112,000$151,851
52404920$114,000$129,265
52405729$122,000$326,835
52411143$284,000$304,489
Displaying 1-10 of 361 in $5-200k range
Beautifully maintained two story with a fabulous view of the woods. Convenient NE location with finished walkout lower level with new carpet and paint. Kitchen remodeled with breakfast island, new countertops, ceramic flooring and new er appliances. Spacious bedrooms and wonderful vaulted sunroom with skylights to take advantage of the view. The garage features an additional workshop area for additional storage and a hobby.  All measurements are per the assessor an d should be verified by the buyer.
 2525 BLUE RIDGE DR NE
 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$200,000

SHARP, LIKE NEW CONDO.  VERY POPULAR CONDO COMMUNITY THAT IS BEAUTIFULLY WOODED AND GATED.  2 STALL ATTACHED GAR, ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME, OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH MAPLE CABS AND TRIM THROUGHOUT, CORNER GAS FP IN FM RM.  $250 FEE DUE BY BUYER CLOSING TO ASSOC.  BEAUTIFUL 4 SEAS ROOM.
 5784 OAKWOOD AVE NE
 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$199,950

6714 ASPEN MODEL: "GEM" OF A HOME.  NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE IN!  UPDATED KITCHEN WITH STARON COUNTERS.  HARDWOOD ENTRY/EATING AREA & KITCHEN. NEW 3 SEASON ROOM WITH NEW PATIO DOORS. TEAR OFF ROOF & STEEL SIDING. 2004 STORAGE SHED 10 X 16. ADDITIONAL PARKING PAD.  ADDED INSULATION.
 4404 PEARL AVE NW
 Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$199,950

A GREAT FAMILY HOME WITH OVER 2,000 SQ. FT OF LIVING SPACE.  THIS 2 STORY HOME HAS 3 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS PLUS 2 HALF-BATHS.  THE EAT-IN KITCHEN OPENS UP TO THE FAMILY ROOM WITH A BEAUTIFUL BUILT-IN GAS FIREPLACE.  THERE ARE HARDWOO D FLOORS IN BOTH THE KITCHEN AND FOYER.  LOWER LEVEL FEATURES A CUSTOM BUILT BAR, GREAT REC ROOM AND A LARGE NON-CONFORMING ROOM WITH A HALF-BATH.  THE BACK DECK OFFERS VIEWS OF THE LARGE YARD.  HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE AND AIR.
 2830 29TH AVE SW
 Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
$199,950

BETTER THAN NEW, UPGRADES GALORE, TREAT YOURSELF TO EXCELLENCE. THIS THREE BEDROOM THREE BATH CONDO FEATURES A STATE OF THE ART FULL WALL THEATER ROOM THAT YOU'LL NEVER WANT TO LEAVE. THE OVERALL DESIGN IS SPACIOUS AND OPEN AND THE FI NISH IS TOP OF THE LINE THROUGHOUT. EXTRA TOUCHES INCLUDE ROOM FOR FORMAL DINING, AND A GAS FIREPLACE, VAULTED CEILINGS, A LARGE FOUR SEASONS ROOM ON THE MAIN AND LOWER LEVEL, OVERSIZED DECK AND SCREENED IN PORCH.
 3720 STONEVIEW CIRCLE SW
 Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$199,900

2002 BUILT 2 STORY HOME NESTLED IN QUIET TREED AREA. OPEN INVITING FLOOR PLAN. HARDWOOD FLOOR AND IMPRESSIVE WOODWORK. SLIDERS OPEN TO DECK AND FENCED REAR YARD. THEATRE ROOM IN LOWER LEVEL PLUS ROOM FOR REC ROOM 5TH BEDROOM AND FULL  BATHROOM. PEACEFUL AREA. 4 LARGE BEDROOMS ON THE 2ND LEVEL.  MASTER BATHROOM WITH WHIRLPOOL TUB PLUS SEPARATE SHOWER.  DEAD END STREET OFFERS SAFE AREA FROM ANY TRAFFIC.
 1230 31ST ST NE
 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
$199,900

EXCEPTIONAL 5 BEDROOM L FOYER OFFERING CATHEDRAL CEILING.  OPEN GREAT ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM, BREAKFAST BAR AND OAK CABINETS ACCENT KITCHEN, SLIDING GLASS DOORS FROM NOOK TO DECK OVERLOOKING FENCED YARD.  LOWER LEVEL FEATURES FIREP LACE IN REC ROOM PLUS 2 BEDROOMS AND BATH. MANY AMENITIES ENHANCE THIS SPACIOUS HOME.
 7205 PRAIRIE HEIGHTS DR SW
 Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$199,900

2-STORY IN GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD! FORMAL LIVING ROOM & FORMAL DINING ROOM W/ HARDWOOD OAK FLOOR. KITCHEN BOASTS OAK CABINETRY & FLOOR, ISLAND W/ BREAKFAST BAR, PANTRY & NOOK W/ DOOR TO DECK. VAULTED GREAT ROOM & 1/2 BATH W/ TILE FLOOR CO MPLETE THE LEVEL. UPSTAIRS, YOU'LL FIND THE GENEROUS MASTER SUITE W/ CEILING FAN, WALK-IN CLOSET & FULL BATH. 2 MORE BEDROOMS & FULL BATH PROVIDE PLENTY OF SPACE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. YOU'LL LOVE THE CONVENIENCE OF HAVING THE LAUNDRY  ROOM CLOSE TO THE BEDROOMS! LOWER LEVEL IS AN ENTERTAINER'S DELIGHT! REC ROOM WILL HOLD ALL YOUR TOYS & FEATURES WALKOUT DOOR TO PATIO. DEN AREA, 5TH BEDROOM & FULL BATH. EXTRAS: 2-STALL GARAGE, DECK, PATIO, BASKETBALL HOOP, SATELLITE  DISH & VIEW OF OPEN GREEN SPACE BEHIND YOU! SPECIAL FINANCING INCENTIVES AVAILABLE ON THIS PROPERTY THROUGH SIRVA MORTGAGE.
 911 71ST ST NE
 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$199,000

GREAT NORTHWEST LOCATION! 4 BEDROOM 3 BATH HOME, TRAYED  CEILINGS, 6 PANEL DOORS, BREAKFAST BAR, LANDSCAPED, FENCED,  1 YEAR HOME WARRANTY, WALKOUT FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FAMILY  ROOM AND FIREPLACE.
 1113 KOUDSI BLVD NW