101 2nd Ave SE, Cresco, IA 52136 Property Records

Howard County property record for 101 2nd Ave SE, Cresco, IA 52136

Property Summary

Property Type	Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center
Details	2,832 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size	0.086 acres (3,746 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$195,000 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,026 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Sale Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`321012901010000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`321012901010000`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,832 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	2,808 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1994
Effective Year Built	Effective 1994
Lot Area	3,746 sqft (0.086 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	101 2ND AVE SE
City	CRESCO
State	IA
Zip	52136-1837
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center
Legal Description	W 1/2 LOT 1 BLK 29 CRESCO PLAT
Legal Subdivision	ORIGINAL PLAT OF CRESCO
Legal Block	29
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	HOWARD IA
Township / Civil Division	VERNON SPRINGS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1107
Census Tract	960100

Owner

Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1028 7TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1171
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 18, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jan 4, 2021	Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage NORTHEAST SECURITY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 18, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 18, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2026836
Deed Book / Page	2026 / 836
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD IA
Recording Date	Jun 18, 2026
Property Address	101 2ND AVE SE, CRESCO, IA 52136-1837
Document Number	0000000836
Book / Page	2026 / 836
Instrument Date	Jun 8, 2026
Instrument	2026836
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$31,431.20
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1028 7TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1171

January 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD IA
Recording Date	Jan 4, 2021
Property Address	101 2ND AVE SE, CRESCO, IA 52136-1837
Document Number	00002021/7
Book / Page	2021 / 7
Instrument Date	Dec 31, 2020
Instrument	2021 0007
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 11, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$287.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	104 JACKSON ST, SUMNER, IA 50674-1642

Mortgage

Document Number	002021/100
Date	Jan 12, 2021
Book Page	2021/100
Instrument	2021 0100

Lender

Name	NORTHEAST SECURITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 30, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of October 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Howard County
Municipality	Cresco City
Unified School District	Howard-Winneshiek Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,026.00	$164,080 (-) Land $7,500 Building $156,580	$164,080 (-) Land $7,500 Building $156,580
2025	$3,026.00 (+8.54%)	$164,080 (+8.88%) Land $7,500 Building $156,580	$164,080 (+8.88%) Land $7,500 Building $156,580
2024	$2,788.00 (-25.93%)
2023		$150,700 (-8.94%) Land $7,500 Building $143,200	$150,700 (-8.94%) Land $7,500 Building $143,200
2022	$3,764.00	$165,500 Land $5,630 Building $159,870
2021			$165,500 Land $5,630 Building $159,870

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 16, 2011

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CRESCO WATERWORKS serves 3,913 people · EPA ID IA4515087
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Oct 2024
Lead	1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 390 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	2,000 / 2,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50
GigFire Fixed Wireless	150 / 130
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.

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