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$124,950

2408 J St SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

2 beds
1 full
779 sqft
0.2 acres
$160 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2408 J St SW

Welcome to this beautifully updated two-bedroom, one-bathroom home located right across the street from Wilson Middle School in SW Cedar Rapids. Whether you're looking for a cozy home or a strong investment opportunity, this property has it all! Step inside to find a beautifully remodeled kitchen and bathroom, complete with modern finishes and thoughtful updates throughout. Fresh paint brightens every room, giving the entire home a clean and inviting feel. The basement features a non-conforming room, perfect for a home office, guest space, or workout area—plus ample storage throughout the home ensures you’ll have space for everything. Enjoy the convenience of being close to schools, parks, shopping, and all the amenities Cedar Rapids has to offer.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
Size779 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.166 Acres
Year built1954
MLS #2506154

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Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Main Level Primary
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Parking: None
  • Exterior: Fence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $124,950
  • Price/SqFt: $160
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,048
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Living Area: 779 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.166 Acres
  • MLS Number: 2506154
  • MLS Name: CDR
  • Office Name: IOWA REALTY
  • Office Phone: (319) 393-4900
  • Listing Agent: Olivia Williams-Olivia's Real Estate Team

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 13, 2013
Home Sold
$45,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$106,100$2,048
2021$89,400$1,852
2020$84,600$1,818
2018$81,200$1,702

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Grant Elementary

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

254 Outlook Dr SW

1

Taylor Elementary

Public District PK-5

1.2 mi

720 7th Ave SW

5

Van Buren Elementary

Public District KG-5

2.2 mi

2525 29th St SW

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $66,719. The most common annual income of people living in Cedar Rapids, IA is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

28%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
23%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • RockRock
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2408 J St SW

The listing price of 2408 J St SW property is $124,950.

The property 2408 J St SW is a house located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404.

Active Listing: 2408 J St SW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 2408 J St SW are: Grant Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Taylor Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Van Buren Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Wilson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), McKinley Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Roosevelt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Metro High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Jefferson High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Washington High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,048 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on November 13, 2013 for $45,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 2408 J St SW has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 2408 J St SW is 779 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 2408 J St SW is 1954.

This home is located at 2408 J St SW in Cedar Rapids, IA and zip code 52404 in the Southwest Area neighborhood. This 779 square foot home, which was built in 1954, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $124,950.

In June 2025, from all listings sold in Cedar Rapids, IA there were more than 60 sold above asking price, over 80 sold below and more than 56 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Cedar Rapids, IA decreased by 2.6% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 26 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $202,366 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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