Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 52403
Report Date: March 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the Cedar Rapids, IA market average around 6.38% compared to recent lows near 5.50% seen earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $211,000 indicates a competitive market despite some cooling signs.

2. Homes are selling at a median listing price of $119,927, suggesting potential pricing friction between seller expectations and market realities.

3. With 223 days on market, the market is experiencing slower sales velocity, indicating a need for strategic pricing adjustments.

4. Elevated inventory levels suggest excess supply relative to sales activity, which may impact future pricing trends.

5. Rental costs are on the rise, with a median market rent of $1,307, reflecting strong demand in the rental sector.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.