Howard County property record for 101 3rd Ave SW, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,640 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,985 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $894 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 320013707010000 |
| Primary APN | 320013707010000 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,640 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 14,985 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Street Address | 101 3RD AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1855 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 37 CRESCO PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF CRESCO |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 & 8 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1119 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
101 3rd Ave SW, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2007.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 3RD AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1413 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20071557 |
| Deed Book / Page | 343 / 495 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 101 3rd Ave SW was $894.
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of October 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Howard County |
| Municipality | Cresco City |
| Unified School District | Howard-Winneshiek Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $894.00 | $52,730 (-) Land $20,000 Building $32,730 | $52,730 (-) Land $20,000 Building $32,730 |
| 2025 | $894.00 | $52,730 Land $20,000 Building $32,730 | $52,730 Land $20,000 Building $32,730 |
| 2024 | $894.00 | ||
| 2023 | $48,560 (+3.52%) Land $20,000 Building $28,560 | $48,560 Land $20,000 Building $28,560 | |
| 2022 | $1,006.00 | $46,910 Land $7,300 Building $39,610 | |
| 2021 | $46,910 Land $7,300 Building $39,610 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 101 3rd Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 101 3rd Ave SW has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
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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