The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 52305 sells for about $265,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 4 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $825 a month.
ZIP 52305 — Anamosa
The housing market in the 52305 area is characterized by high demand and very low inventory, leading to rapid sales cycles. Prices remain affordable relative to national averages, which continues to drive interest from buyers looking for value in the Cedar Rapids metro region.
This area is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a small-town atmosphere with convenient access to the larger Cedar Rapids employment hub.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 4 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.5% · poverty 11.4% — 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 4.1%/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 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 52305, Linn County IA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Mount Vernon Community School District, which is generally regarded for high academic performance and strong community support.
The region is subject to seasonal severe weather, including thunderstorms and occasional flooding risks near the Cedar River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Cedar Rapids metro area, featuring a mix of manufacturing, insurance, and food processing industries.
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.
Residents typically commute by car to Cedar Rapids or Iowa City, with an average commute time of approximately 20.7 minutes.
The area features access to local parks, the Cornell College campus grounds, and proximity to the Cedar River for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, influenced by the presence of Cornell College students and faculty.
The economy is anchored by the Cedar Rapids metro area, with major sectors including insurance, manufacturing, and higher education.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with access to major regional highways connecting to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
Development is focused on maintaining the historic character of the town while supporting moderate residential growth.
Linn County Assessor manages property valuations based on market-based assessments.
Parcels are subject to Mount Vernon Community School District taxes and Linn County municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather risks, including wind and hail exposure.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau and Data USA profiles.
- The Fun Station Cedar Rapids4.518.9 mi
- AirFX Trampoline Park4.618.6 mi
- Spare Time Cedar Rapids4.114.7 mi
- Trampoline Park4.116.5 mi
- NewBo City Market4.516.8 mi
- Alliant Energy Power House4.317.2 mi
- Pickle Palace4.417.5 mi
- AirFX Trampoline Park4.618.6 mi
- Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center4.318.6 mi
- Palisades-Kepler State Park4.711.4 mi
- Wapsipinicon State Park4.65.8 mi
- Central Park4.712.2 mi
- Sutliff Bridge4.612.8 mi
- Waldo's Rock Park4.610.5 mi
- National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library4.817.1 mi
- Brucemore4.715.6 mi
- Cedar Rapids Museum of Art4.617 mi
- Ushers Ferry Historic Village4.419.7 mi
- Veterans Memorial Building4.617.4 mi
- Palisades-Kepler State Park4.711.4 mi
- Wapsipinicon State Park4.65.8 mi
- Wanatee Park4.611.3 mi
- Central Park4.712.2 mi
- Matsell Bridge Natural Area4.68.3 mi
- Gardner Golf Course4.311.2 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.312.1 mi
- Theisen's Home Farm Auto of Anamosa4.36.9 mi
- Eastern Iowa Airport4.221.2 mi
- Eastern Iowa Airport4.620.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A private liberal arts college that serves as a cultural and educational anchor for the community.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.