Toddville tops Linn County cities for most expensive homes

A new regional real-estate ranking highlights typical home values and year-over-year price growth across Cedar Rapids and nearby communities.

By Jordan BeckPublished Jul 25, 2026, 1:00 AM CT · Updated Jul 26, 2026, 3:00 PM CT1 min read

Toddville holds the highest typical home value among listed Linn County cities at $433,347, according to data published by 98.1 KHAK.

The rankings, compiled by Stacker using Zillow data for 46 cities in the Cedar Rapids metro area, show Toddville values up 7% year-over-year.

Robins follows with a typical home value of $410,599, representing a 4.3% increase from the previous year. Ely ranks next among the local communities listed, with homes averaging $372,750, marking a 3.3% year-over-year increase.

In Cedar Rapids, the typical home value sits at $215,210, reflecting a 2.4% increase from the previous year, according to the data.

For Cedar Rapids and Linn County residents tracking the local housing market, the figures offer a snapshot of property value disparities across nearby municipalities. Exact current values may vary, as underlying Zillow metrics shift over time.

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1.Linn County's Most Expensive Housing Markets Ranked — 98.1 KHAK
2.Cities with the most expensive homes in the Cedar Rapids metro area — Stacker
3.Cedar Rapids Home Values — Zillow

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