Appreciation for MSAs:.

Before we disect the appreciation within the MSA for this period, lets consider how Cedar Rapids, Iowa did compared to the state as a whole.

The Cedar Rapids, Iowa MSA property value change was + 45.22% (+ 4.11% yearly).

All of the property in IA averaged + 62.82% change in value (+ 5.71% yearly).

Cedar-Rapids-IA

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Now is a great time to buy and fix up real estate in many areas. Foreclosures are on the rise so there are deals to be had. If you are considering purchasing and rehabbing a property, appreciation rates are important to consider. If you feel like this is a good area to purchase foreclosure property for rehab, check out Hard Money Rehab Loan Information at Spec-Loan.com. Its important to do your homework before taking on any type of real estate purchase.

If you were going to do a Center Junction, Iowa Refinance, or Center Junction, Iowa Reverse Mortgages, you could estimate your home value.

If you knew your Center Junction, Iowa home was worth $100,000.00 in 1995, you could multiply by + 45.22%, add the gain and see the home should be worth $145,220.00 in 2005. Home value is an important part of every mortgage transaction.


Average YEARLY Real Estate Appreciation for Cedar-Rapids-IA from 1995 to 2005:
+ 4.11%

Appreciation Comparisons

The top 5 performing MSAs from 1995 to 2005 were Salinas-CA, San-Diego-Carlsbad-San-Marcos-CA, San-Luis-Obispo-Paso-Robles-CA, Merced-CA, and Oxnard-Thousand-Oaks-Ventura-CA .

  1. Salinas-CA increased +257.03% from 1995 to the end of 2005
  2. San-Diego-Carlsbad-San-Marcos-CA increased +221.97% from 1995 to the end of 2005
  3. San-Luis-Obispo-Paso-Robles-CA increased +220.02% from 1995 to the end of 2005
  4. Merced-CA increased +216.23% from 1995 to the end of 2005
  5. Oxnard-Thousand-Oaks-Ventura-CA increased +215.55% from 1995 to the end of 2005

In contrast, the worst 5 MSAs from 1995 to 2005 were Springfield-IL, Lafayette-IN, Fayetteville-NC, Columbus-IN, and Florence-Muscle-Shoals-AL .

  1. Springfield-IL only increased + 29.78% between 1995 and 2005
  2. Lafayette-IN only increased + 32.24% between 1995 and 2005
  3. Fayetteville-NC only increased + 34.66% between 1995 and 2005
  4. Columbus-IN only increased + 34.69% between 1995 and 2005
  5. Florence-Muscle-Shoals-AL only increased + 35.09% between 1995 and 2005

Zip Code in MSA: 52212 - CENTER JUNCTION, IA

MSA Pop: 242744
Zip Pop: 308
Avg Value: 63400
County: JONES
Elev: 829
Region: Midwest
Lat: 42.077451
Long: -91.073159