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Sold for $226,000
$226,000
2159 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
4beds
2,002sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
0.52 Acres Lot
$227,600 Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$2,721 Estimated rent
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$209,000 - $246,000
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Over half an acre
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Listed by:
Tabby Barnes 319-551-2128,
Skogman Realty Co.
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Source: Iowa City Area AOR,MLS#: 202602555
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- None
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Other, Breakfast Area
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,002
- Total interior livable area: 2,002 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,002
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Features: Half To One Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 142322900200000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: RIDGEWOOD (LESS E 8' BNG
Location
- Region: Cedar Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $113/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $344,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,865
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $226,000+126.2%$113/sqft |
Source:  Iowa City Area AOR #202602555 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2026 | Pending sale | $99,900$50/sqft |
Source:  CRAAR, CDRMLS #2602667 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $99,900-20.1%$50/sqft |
Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2602667 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2019 | Sold | $125,000+4.9%$62/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2019 | Price change | $119,149-35.7%$60/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2019 | Listed for sale | $185,387+14.4%$93/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2019 | Listing removed | $162,000$81/sqft |
Source: FUSION REALTORS #1900765 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2019 | Listed for sale | $162,000-20.9%$81/sqft |
Source: FUSION REALTORS #1900765 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2018 | Listing removed | $204,900$102/sqft |
Source: FUSION REALTORS #1800557 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2018 | Price change | $204,900$102/sqft |
Source: FUSION REALTORS #1800557 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2017 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,728 +2.4% | $344,900 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $5,596 -3.7% | $316,200 |
| 2023 | $5,814 +4.9% | $316,200 +14.7% |
| 2022 | $5,542 -6.9% | $275,700 +3.1% |
| 2021 | $5,952 +12.7% | $267,500 -0.9% |
| 2020 | $5,282 +3.1% | $269,800 +9.7% |
| 2019 | $5,124 | $245,900 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $5,124 +2.9% | $237,700 -0.1% |
| 2017 | $4,982 -3.8% | $237,900 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $5,180 +6.1% | $229,600 -0.9% |
| 2015 | $4,880 +42.5% | $231,642 |
| 2014 | $3,425 +25.7% | $231,642 |
| 2013 | $2,724 -47.5% | $231,642 -11.8% |
| 2012 | $5,186 | $262,663 -2.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $269,998 |
| 2010 | $4,606 | $269,998 +3.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $260,266 |
| 2007 | -- | $260,266 +7.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $241,173 +21.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $197,862 |
| 2003 | -- | $197,862 +0.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $196,684 +14% |
| 2001 | -- | $172,530 |
| 2000 | -- | $172,530 |
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Neighborhood: 52403
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Johnson STEAM Academy SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10McKinley STEAM AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10George Washington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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