Welcome to 1540 Washington Ave SE in Cedar Rapids’ Wellington Heights—a charming 2-story home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1,750 finished sq ft, plus a 2-stall detached garage and a fully fenced yard that’s ready for pets, play, and backyard hangs.
Inside, you’ll love the long list of improvements that make daily life easy: new flooring + carpet (2022), all new appliances (2023), freshly painted kitchen cabinets (2023), and a new garage door (2023). Thoughtful upgrades continue with towel bars/rings added (2024) and a new bidet (2025). Out front, the new sandbox (2025) is a fun bonus for little adventurers.
The home also offers central air, upper-level laundry, a full basement, and great outdoor spaces including a deck/patio/balcony—perfect for grilling or relaxing.
Sold for $156,000
$156,000
1540 Washington Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
3beds
1,750sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
4,181 Square Feet Lot
$158,400 Zestimate®
$89/sqft
$1,406 Estimated rent
Home value
$158,400
$147,000 - $169,000
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Full basementUpper-level laundryCentral airFully fenced yard
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Listed by:
Rhyse Pelley 319-929-5330,
Twenty40 Real Estate + Development
Bought with:
Rachael Ray
SKOGMAN REALTY
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS,MLS#: 2509882
Originating MLS: Cedar Rapids Area Association Of Realtors
Originating MLS: Cedar Rapids Area Association Of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Laundry
Other
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Upper Level Primary
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,750 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,750
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Fence
Lot
- Size: 4,181 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 140 x 30
Details
- Parcel number: 142228102500000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cedar Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $89/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $130,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,121
- Date on market: 12/17/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Sold | $156,000-2.4%$89/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2509882 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2026 | Pending sale | $159,900$91/sqft |
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| 1/7/2026 | Price change | $159,900-3%$91/sqft |
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| 12/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $164,900+24.9%$94/sqft |
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| 4/10/2023 | Sold | $132,000-5.7%$75/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2300205 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2023 | Pending sale | $140,000$80/sqft |
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| 1/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $140,000+366.7%$80/sqft |
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| 3/15/2013 | Sold | $30,000-40%$17/sqft |
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| 3/5/2013 | Pending sale | $50,000$29/sqft |
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| 1/3/2013 | Price change | $50,000-9.1%$29/sqft |
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| 11/17/2012 | Price change | $55,000-8.3%$31/sqft |
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| 10/21/2012 | Price change | $60,000-7.7%$34/sqft |
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| 9/8/2012 | Price change | $65,000-4.4%$37/sqft |
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| 8/4/2012 | Price change | $68,000-2.9%$39/sqft |
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| 7/13/2012 | Price change | $70,000-2.8%$40/sqft |
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| 6/28/2012 | Price change | $72,000-4%$41/sqft |
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| 6/1/2012 | Listed for sale | $75,000$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,120 +19.2% | $130,000 +11% |
| 2024 | $1,778 | $117,100 +16.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $100,500 |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | $1,397 +1.1% | $66,387 |
| 2013 | $1,382 +16.7% | $66,387 -4% |
| 2012 | $1,184 | $69,125 |
| 2011 | -- | $69,125 |
| 2010 | $1,126 | $69,125 -1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $70,198 0% |
| 2007 | -- | $70,199 +17.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $59,749 +19.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $50,060 |
| 2003 | -- | $50,060 +11.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $44,938 +14% |
| 2001 | -- | $39,420 |
| 2000 | -- | $39,420 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Wellington Heights
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Johnson STEAM Academy SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10McKinley STEAM AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10George Washington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Johnson
- Middle: McKinley
- High: Washington
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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