You will need to see this one to believe it, your own private, in-town acreage! This house features updates galore. A completely overhauled kitchen with custom tiled back splash and new butcher block island. The main floor bathroom has updated w a new sink, paint and fixtures. Almost every room in this home has been repainted! The lower level boasts a SECOND kitchen, rec room, 5th bedroom, 3 piece bathroom (toilet, sink & shower), laundry room, & a walkout to the 1.2 acre yard! There is a new lower deck off the walkout w a brand new concrete patio attached. Central air unit was replaced in June 2020. The main level deck will allow you to enjoy a drink while relaxing, watching the sun set, all the while feeling like you are in the country while still being in town! The family has loved this home & is now just waiting to turn it over to new owners so they can make their own memories! Call today for your private showing!
Wonderful acreage on the edge of town, overlooking the Cedar River. Spacious, clean, and updated! Hardwood floors, fresh paint, new kitchen with tile backsplash, new counters, and cabinets, large bedrooms, updated bathroom and great storage space with built-in cabinets and an unfinished walkout basement. Large deck, mature trees, chain-link fencing, and a 22x24 garage! Peace and quiet awaits you! Call today!
Public Records
Jul 2, 2004
Sold
$100,000
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,778 (+9.6%)
$40,800 + $138,900
$179,700
2024
$2,534 (−15.8%)
$40,800 + $122,800
$163,600
2023
$3,010 (+9.4%)
$40,800 + $112,900
$153,700
2022
$2,752 (+8.3%)
$40,800 + $110,800
$151,600
2021
$2,542 (+2.9%)
$40,800 + $101,000
$141,800
2020
$2,470 (+8.8%)
$30,500 + $93,300
$123,800
2019
$2,270 (+3.1%)
$30,500 + $93,300
$123,800
2018
$2,202 (−10.0%)
$30,500 + $83,300
$113,800
2017
$2,448 (−0.5%)
$30,500 + $83,300
$113,800
2016
$2,460 (+2.0%)
$30,500 + $81,900
$112,400
2014
$2,412
$30,500 + $85,349
$115,849
Tax history for 2903 Otis Rd SE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,778 (+9.6%)
$40,800 + $138,900
$179,700
2024
$2,534 (−15.8%)
$40,800 + $122,800
$163,600
2023
$3,010 (+9.4%)
$40,800 + $112,900
$153,700
2022
$2,752 (+8.3%)
$40,800 + $110,800
$151,600
2021
$2,542 (+2.9%)
$40,800 + $101,000
$141,800
2020
$2,470 (+8.8%)
$30,500 + $93,300
$123,800
2019
$2,270 (+3.1%)
$30,500 + $93,300
$123,800
2018
$2,202 (−10.0%)
$30,500 + $83,300
$113,800
2017
$2,448 (−0.5%)
$30,500 + $83,300
$113,800
2016
$2,460 (+2.0%)
$30,500 + $81,900
$112,400
2014
$2,412
$30,500 + $85,349
$115,849
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.15 Acres
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,370
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Linn County
APN
14354-27018-00000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
S-RLL
Suburban Residential Large Lot District
The Suburban Residential Large Lot District S-RLL district is intended to provide for low-density, large lot residential development at a density of up to approximately four units per acre. The S-RLL district can be located on existing development at this density and designated as a transitional district between very low-density development and smaller lot size medium density residential development. Cluster development is permitted in this district to allow for smaller lot sizes in combination with preservation of open space and sensitive lands.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Assembly/ meeting place
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Communications tower
Park & open space
Oct 24, 2001 • Final
Mps imported permit - plumbing
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,344
Below Grade Finished Area: 357
Levels: One and One Half
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: City Lot, Wooded
Lot Size : 1.2
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.20 Acre
Lot Size Area: 1.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,582
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Erskine
Middle Or Junior School: McKinley
High School: Washington
Location Information
Directions: Memorial Dr S to Otis Rd, turn Lt on Otis Rd
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,370
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Linn County
APN: 14354-27018-00000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CedarRapidsAreaAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Erskine Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
McKinley STEAM Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
3/10
George Washington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$232,000 – $281,000
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