Looking for a cozy spot in Cedar Rapids? Check out this charming house with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, it’s just the right size for a family or anyone wanting a comfortable place to call home. Spanning 1,344 sq ft, this home blends classic early 1900s character with some great modern updates — it’s got that warm Iowan feel with a touch of today’s convenience. The hardwood floors and original woodwork give it that timeless charm, while the kitchen’s been freshened up with painted cabinets, a gas stove, and plenty of counter space for cooking up a storm. The bathroom’s been redone with modern white subway tile and a cool sliding barn door for a little farmhouse flair. Out back, you’ll find a corner lot with a brand-new natural gas fire pit (installed in 2022) complete with a push-button igniter — perfect for chilly evenings or entertaining friends. The home also features a new fridge (2017), washer (2017), dryer (2021), new bathroom tile floor (2019), and a water filter (2019).
Sold for $105,000
$105,000
1557 7th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
3beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1915
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$108,700 Zestimate®
$78/sqft
$1,442 Estimated rent
Home value
$108,700
$101,000 - $117,000
$1,442/mo
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Original woodworkModern updatesModern white subway tileCorner lotHardwood floorsNew fridgeNew bathroom tile floor
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Listed by:
Diana Salazar 319-722-1022,
Skogman Realty Co.
Bought with:
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Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202503950
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Great Room, Living Room
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Rear Stairs, Other
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Stone,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,344
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38 x 42 x 75 x 75
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 142237900100000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Stone, Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Near Shopping, Close To School
- Subdivision: SE QUADRANT
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Cedar Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $78/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $99,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,422
- Date on market: 6/13/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2025 | Sold | $105,000-4.5%$78/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202503950 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2025 | Price change | $109,900-8.4%$82/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202503950 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $120,000+1.8%$89/sqft |
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202503950 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 8/31/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/5/2022 | Price change | $117,900-1.8%$88/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2206413 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $120,000+0.1%$89/sqft |
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| 7/15/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $119,900+26.2%$89/sqft |
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| 11/9/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $95,000+45.7%$71/sqft |
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| 3/24/2017 | Sold | $65,200-4.8%$49/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #1611049 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2016 | Price change | $68,500-2.1%$51/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Hedges Realty #1611049 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2016 | Price change | $70,000-6.7%$52/sqft |
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| 9/8/2016 | Listed for sale | $75,000+150%$56/sqft |
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| 1/7/2014 | Sold | $30,005+24.2%$22/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #1306662 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2013 | Listed for sale | $24,150$18/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,650 +3.1% | $99,600 +9.3% |
| 2024 | $1,600 +2.6% | $91,100 +13.3% |
| 2023 | $1,560 +14.2% | $80,400 +8.6% |
| 2022 | $1,366 -3% | $74,000 +12.3% |
| 2021 | $1,408 +7% | $65,900 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $1,316 -0.5% | $63,800 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $1,322 | $61,300 |
| 2018 | $1,322 +3% | $61,300 +3.7% |
| 2017 | $1,284 -0.3% | $59,100 |
| 2016 | $1,288 +2.5% | $59,100 -0.8% |
| 2015 | $1,256 -0.9% | $59,568 |
| 2014 | $1,268 +2.3% | $59,568 |
| 2013 | $1,240 -9.5% | $59,568 -24.4% |
| 2012 | $1,370 | $78,826 |
| 2011 | -- | $78,826 |
| 2010 | $1,428 | $78,826 -2.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $80,677 |
| 2007 | -- | $80,677 +17.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $68,425 +44.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $47,462 |
| 2003 | -- | $47,462 +11.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $42,591 +14% |
| 2001 | -- | $37,360 |
| 2000 | -- | $37,360 |
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Neighborhood: Wellington Heights
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Johnson STEAM Academy SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10McKinley STEAM AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10George Washington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Johnson
- Middle: Mckinley
- High: Washington
Source: Iowa City Area AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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