Now is the time to make your move.
We're not yet on the MLS—so there's room to negotiate. Once it hits the market, we'll be paying full commission and won't have that same flexibility.
Key Features:
- 4 bed / 2.5 bath / 2,954 SF ABOVE GRADE, plus lower-level gym and workshop
- McKay-built SE-side gem in a prestigious historic neighborhood
- Modern Flow Layout - better than chopped-up older homes, more functional than open concept
- One-of-a-kind features, including a portico rumored to be carved by Grant Wood and low maintenance pollinator garden featured in The Gazette and IowaNativeGardener.com
Inside:
- Spacious, bright, and updated for real life
- Chef's kitchen (2022) - Wolf range, Dacor fridge, quartz counters, soft-close cabinetry
- 4 bedrooms, including a huge character-filled attic bedroom with exposed brick and window seat—ideal for guests, teens, creative space, or a quiet retreat
- Sunlit office with private deck - Two fireplaces, arched doorway, built-ins, crown molding, and hardwood floors
- First-floor bonus nook - perfect for playroom, reading, hobbies, homework or even second office
Outside:
- Private, peaceful, pollinator paradise
- Screened porch for long summer evenings
- Native plant garden, pond, and waterfall - draws monarchs, bees, hummingbirds, and serenity
- New garage (2021) | New roof and siding (2020)
- Privacy Fence & Patio designed by J. Bradley Rust
Bonus & Utility Spaces:
- Daylight basement gym with LVP flooring
- Workshop with built ins / storage area with utility access
- Recent upgrades: New HVAC and water heater (2022), fresh carpet and paint (2025)
Location & Legacy:
- Walkable to Brucemore, Bever Park, and tree-lined historic streets
- Built in 1923 by Bruce McKay, expanded in 1962 by architect J. Bradley Rust
- Set in one of Cedar Rapids' most prestigious historic neighborhoods
At $143/SF, this is the best value in the neighborhood—especially compared to nearby homes that have sold for $155/SF and higher.
Recent home inspection available
Appraisal available upon request
Flexible possession
Private showings welcome
For sale by owner
Price cut: $12.1K (5/7)
$424,900
362 Garden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
4beds
3,144sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1923
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$370,600 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two fireplacesNew garagePond and waterfallScreened porchPrivate peaceful pollinator paradiseArched doorwayHand-cut brackets
What the owner loves about this home
Walk through every inch of our home online with the amazing Online Showing by clicking "View 3D Tour" on the image.
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- on Zillow |
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(319) 573-2159
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Other, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Other, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,144 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Other, Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 142325500800000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Block
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cedar Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $349,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,992
- Date on market: 5/4/2025
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