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Published October 19, 2026 in Deal of the Week

Cedar Rapids has no shortage of fixer-uppers. Buyers keep saving this one.

By JJ Johannes
Real estate, Cedar Rapids, IA

This week's pick is a 4-bedroom near Kennedy High School that needs a full renovation. It's pulled 301 saves on Zillow, well above what most listings see. That's 4.9 times the average save count among this week's finalists. I've got buyers watching this one for a renovation project near the school. Buyers see the potential, even in a home that needs everything.

The numbers
Views on Zillow
Saves on Zillow
Homes analyzed
Fig 0.1 · The home. The full photo set comes through once you text in.
The home
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,000 sq ft
$ ▬▬▬,▬▬▬
About 5 days listed. Address: ▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬
Priceheld backAddressheld back

Text me for the address — (319) 540-1002No pressure, just the details. Text me and I'll send them over.

In short
  1. Ranked first of 396 active homes scored in Cedar Rapids, IA this week.
  2. 4 beds, 3 baths, about 2,000 sq ft. About 5 days listed.
  3. Listings here have been up about 73 days.
  4. Price and address are held back. Ask and they come to you.

Why buyers keep clicking save

While listed, it earned 301 saves and 3,024 views on Zillow. It ranked first on Zillow saves for the number of days it has been listed.

From the listing: “Bring Your Vision to Life Near Kennedy High School!”

Saves on Zillow · Cedar Rapids, IA
  1. 1This home301 saves
  2. 2Finalist average61 saves
Zillow saves. Finalist average = the mean of this week's finalists in the area, this home included.
What stands out
  1. The family-friendly floor plan features a formal living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, convenient half bath, and spacious great room on the main level.
  2. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private bath, plus a second full bathroom.
  3. Outside, the level, nicely sized yard provides room for outdoor activities, gardening, or entertaining.

What you're working with

The shaded area shows roughly how far this home sits from Kennedy High School.
Map of the approximate area, drawn as a circle rather than a pin
Fig 03.1 · The area

What's happening around it

Avg. days listed
The clock every listing in the area is running against.
Active homes
Everything for sale here right now — the full set this pick was scored against.

Let's take a look

Text me the keyword and I'll send you the address, the price, and the full photo set.

Text (319) 540-1002Text me

I'll text you back myself, no bots involved.

WHAT YOU'LL GET BACK
  1. The address, and the listing it belongs to.
  2. The photos, unblurred, all of them.
  3. 3. The price and the key numbers you need to run your math.
  4. 4. A straight answer from me on whether the renovation makes sense.

Know someone looking for a project house near Kennedy? Send this their way.

JJ Johannes
Epique Realty · (319) 540-1002
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JJ Johannes is a licensed real estate agent with Epique Realty. Market numbers come from MLS records and are believed accurate but not guaranteed. Nothing on this site is an appraisal or a promise of value. If your home is already listed with another broker, this is not a solicitation.
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