1307 E Howard St, Creston, IA 50801 Property Records

Union County property record for 1307 E Howard St, Creston, IA 50801

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,599 sqft · built 1883
Lot Size0.413 acres (18,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$35,000 (Oct 2022)
Tax Bill$516 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Sale
Dec 2018 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0606406003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0606406003

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,599 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area560 sqft
Basement Area280 sqft
Unfinished Basement280 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1883
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1883
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area18,000 sqft (0.413 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 150 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area720 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1307 E HOWARD ST
CityCRESTON
StateIA
Zip50801-1803
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUNNYSIDE LOTS 2 THRU 4
Legal SubdivisionSUNNYSIDE ADD
Legal Lot Number2-4
JurisdictionUNION IA
Township / Civil DivisionCRESTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract190400

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address800 W ADAMS ST, CRESTON, IA 50801-3117
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 28, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 20, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 6, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20222075
Deed Book / Page1294 / 210
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionUNION IA
Recording DateOct 28, 2022
Property Address1307 E HOWARD ST, CRESTON, IA 50801-1803
Document Number001294/210
Book / Page1294 / 210
Instrument DateOct 27, 2022
Instrument2022-00002075
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$55.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address800 W ADAMS ST, CRESTON, IA 50801-3117

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION IA
Property Address1307 E HOWARD ST, CRESTON, IA 50801-1803
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number1188/175
DateDec 20, 2018
Book Page1188/175
Instrument2330
Lender
NameFIRST NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Union County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityCreston City
CountyUnion County
Unified School DistrictCreston Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$31,010 (-) Land $15,750 Building $15,260$31,010 (-) Land $15,750 Building $15,260
2025$516.00 (-28.43%)$31,010 (-27.41%) Land $15,750 Building $15,260$31,010 (-27.41%) Land $15,750 Building $15,260
2024$721.00 (-25.82%)
2023$42,720 Land $24,080 Building $18,640$42,720 Land $24,080 Building $18,640
2022$972.00

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 May 31, 2022

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCRESTON WATER SUPPLY
serves 7,536 people · EPA ID IA8816089
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead7 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureTreatment Techniques
Jun 2018
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Lockridge Networks
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink, OmniTel-Interstate Cablevision, Verizon, Windstream.

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