1738 Higley Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403
About This Home
Great affordable home for a first-time buyer or investment. 2 generously sized bedrooms. 1 large bathroom upstairs, and in the basement is a shower stall and toilet. The upstairs has hardwood floors that are in great shape. There are very nice, 6-panel doors throughout. The best part is that the sale includes the vacant lot next door (parcel# 14224-55028-00000).
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Materials
- Construction materials: Composite Siding,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen,Upper Level Primary
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,005
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,005 sqft
Other
- Level: Second
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 142245502700000
Lot
- Lot size: 6,098 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 6180
Parking
- Parking features: None,Off Street,On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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 | $656 | $7,872 |
| Home Insurance * | $121 | $1,452 |
| Property Taxes | $182 | $2,184 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,080 | $12,960 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Listed for sale | $129,900 |
| 2016-07-05 | Sold | $29,800 |
| 2016-03-10 | Listed for sale | $41,000 |
| 2015-10-15 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2015-02-27 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2015-01-10 | Listing removed | $64,000 |
| 2014-12-30 | Price change | $64,000 |
| 2014-12-29 | Pending sale | $60,000 |
| 2014-12-29 | Listed for sale | $60,000 |
| 2014-10-07 | Listing removed | $60,000 |
| 2014-05-24 | Price change | $60,000 |
| 2014-03-27 | Listed for sale | $65,000 |
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