1531 Bever Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403
About This Home
Fresh, stylish, and full of character, this is the kind of home that proves affordability doesn’t have to mean compromise. From the moment you step onto the oversized front porch, you’ll appreciate the space, natural light, and original craftsmanship that make older homes so desirable. The main level offers generous living and dining spaces with fresh paint, new carpet, and a layout that lives larger than expected. Upstairs, beautiful hardwood floors, oversized bedrooms, and timeless woodwork deliver the charm buyers are searching for without sacrificing functionality. Outside, the fully fenced backyard offers plenty of room for kids, pets, entertaining, or your next backyard BBQ. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, adding to your investment portfolio, or simply looking for more house for your money, this one checks the boxes. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Cedar Rapids, shopping, restaurants, parks, and interstate access, this move-in ready home delivers character, space, and value that’s hard to find at this price point.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Materials
- Construction materials: Vinyl,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range Or Oven,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Other
- Fireplace features: None
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,555
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,555
- Total interior livable area: 1,555 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 142230100900000
- Zoning: Res
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Less Than Half Acre
- Lot size dimensions: 40 x 140
Parking
- Parking features: None
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $783 | $9,396 |
| Home Insurance * | $145 | $1,740 |
| Property Taxes | $213 | $2,556 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,262 | $15,144 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $155,000 |
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