This is an attractive, 41.81-acre building site located on the west edge of Cedar Rapids, along Ellis Rd. It includes a mixture of income-producing cropland, timber and creek. A paved bike trail runs along the west and north boundaries. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a large, buildable lot within the city limits of Cedar Rapids. Primary soils are Atterberry, Waukee and Kenyon. CSR2 on the 23.79 crop acres is 80.80. See soil map for detail. The Buyer would need to connect to the city water system. Cedar Rapids would allow a septic system to be installed on this property. For more information, contact the listing agent.
RanchProperty Type
41.81 acresLot Size
Listed by Troy Louwagie• HERTZ REAL ESTATE SERVICE
Bought with Troy Louwagie• HERTZ REAL ESTATE SERVICE
41.81 acres, m/l, located within the Cedar Rapids City Limits on the northeast corner of the intersection of Ellis Rd. and 80th St. (Palo mailing address) Property has an estimated 23.79 FSA crop acres with a CSR2 rating of 80.80. This is an attractive building site located on the west edge of Cedar Rapids. Buyer would need to connect to the city water system. Cedar Rapids would allow a septic system to be installed. Property includes a mixture of income-producing cropland, timber and creek. A paved bike trail runs along the west and north boundaries. Contact agent with Co-op fee questions.
CRAAR, CDRMLS #2400354
Feb 6, 2024
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Jan 19, 2024
Listed
$560,254
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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131522600300000 & 131525100300000
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Last updated by owner on Nov 27, 2025.
A-AG
Agricultural District
The Agricultural A-AG district is intended for use in rural areas of the City to preserve farming, agricultural production, and prime farmland soil while minimizing development pressures or conflicts on agricultural uses from residential or other uses. The district allows for agricultural uses and very low-density/very large lot residential development associated with agricultural uses. A-AG may also be used as a base district to preserve existing conditions at the time of annexation prior to development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Veterinary clinic
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
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Property Information
Property Type: Farm
Property Sub Type: Farm
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Farm
Land Information
Cultivated Area: 23.79
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 41.81
Lot Size Dimensions: 41.81
Lot Size Area: 41.81
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 41.81
Zoning Description: Ag
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,358
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Cedar Rapids—Intersection of Hwy 100 & Covington Rd.: 2 miles southeast on Covington Rd. and ¾ mile west on Ellis Rd. The property is on the north side of the road.
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Style: Ranch
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County: Linn County
APN: 131522600300000 & 131525100300000
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 27, 2025
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List AOR: CedarRapidsAreaAssociationOfRealtors
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