The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52354 sells for about $214,766, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 87 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,307 a month.
ZIP 52354 — Watkins
The housing market in 52354 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand from local buyers. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's affordability relative to the broader Cedar Rapids metro. Market conditions are currently balanced, with limited new construction keeping supply tight.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options while maintaining access to the Cedar Rapids employment core.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 87 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 3.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 52354, Iowa
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the area are generally low and stable, consistent with regional trends for rural Iowa communities.
Schools serving the area are part of local districts that generally meet state performance standards, though specific ratings vary by individual campus.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Cedar Rapids metro area, with local employment supported by agriculture, manufacturing, and proximity to regional logistics hubs.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Iowa) — Iowa Property Tax Assessment Limitation: The taxable value is determined by applying an assessment limitation (rollback) to the assessed market value. The limitation is calculated annually to restrict the growth in aggregate taxable value for the residential class to 3% statewide.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 20-30 minutes to reach major employment centers in the Cedar Rapids metro area.
Local recreation includes access to small community parks, nearby rural trails, and regional outdoor amenities within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, with limited turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The economy is anchored by the Cedar Rapids metro area, featuring a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural services.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with access to regional highways connecting to Cedar Rapids.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and agricultural land preservation.
The county assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level service levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting moderate risk profiles for wind and storm damage.
Net domestic migration is stable, with modest growth driven by regional employment opportunities.
Iowa is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Bloomsbury Farm4.610.5 mi
- The Fun Station Cedar Rapids4.517.4 mi
- AirFX Trampoline Park4.618.1 mi
- Escapology Escape Rooms Cedar Rapids514.5 mi
- Trampoline Park4.119.3 mi
- Bloomsbury Farm4.610.5 mi
- Cedar Ridge Distillery4.717.4 mi
- NewBo City Market4.518 mi
- Alliant Energy Power House4.317.6 mi
- Pickle Palace4.417.3 mi
- Amana Colonies Visitors Center4.610.2 mi
- Bloomsbury Farm4.610.5 mi
- Fireside Winery - Marengo4.811.1 mi
- Amana Community Park4.79.3 mi
- Fireside Winery - Amana4.710.1 mi
- National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library4.817.7 mi
- Cedar Rapids Museum of Art4.617.8 mi
- Brucemore4.719.2 mi
- Ushers Ferry Historic Village4.415.7 mi
- Veterans Memorial Building4.617.4 mi
- Bloomsbury Farm4.610.5 mi
- Morgan Creek Park4.712.8 mi
- Amana Community Park4.79.3 mi
- Morgan Creek Arboretum4.813 mi
- Hannen Park4.36.7 mi
- Amana Colonies Golf Club4.68.6 mi
- Four Seasons Indoor Golf4.911.1 mi
- Eastern Iowa Airport4.215 mi
- Eastern Iowa Airport4.615.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Small neighborhood parks providing basic recreational space.
Unpaved trails suitable for walking and outdoor exercise.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.