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 + 31.86% (+ 3.98% yearly).

All of the property in IA averaged + 39.77% change in value (+ 4.97% yearly).

Cedar-Rapids-IA

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

If you knew your Belle Plaine, Iowa home was worth $101,000.00 in 1997, you could multiply by + 31.86%, add the gain and see the home should be worth $133,183.37 in 2004. Home value is an important part of every mortgage transaction.


Average YEARLY Real Estate Appreciation for Cedar-Rapids-IA from 1997 to 2004:
+ 3.98%

Appreciation Comparisons

Here are a some MSAs that didn't do so well, this can give you an idea of a worst case scenario:.

  1. Lafayette-LA lost - 31.61% from 1981 thru 1988
  2. Lafayette-LA lost - 30.68% from 1982 thru 1989

Zip Code in MSA: 52208 - BELLE PLAINE, IA

MSA Pop: 242744
Zip Pop: 3488
Avg Value: 62800
County: BENTON
Elev: 810
Region: Midwest
Lat: 41.896951
Long: -92.276556