Union County property record for 209 N Birch St, Creston, IA 50801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,909 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $838 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0501482003 |
| Primary APN | 0501482003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,909 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 392 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 392 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1893 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 209 N BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CRESTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50801-2502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OP LOT 682 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF CRESTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 682 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 190200 |
Source: Union County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 N BIRCH ST, CRESTON, IA 50801-2502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 1118/060 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION IA |
| Property Address | 209 N BIRCH ST, CRESTON, IA 50801-2502 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1210/189 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 1210/189 |
| Instrument | 201900002249 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2040 |
Source: Union County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Creston City |
| County | Union County |
| Unified School District | Creston Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61,120 (-) Land $9,000 Building $52,120 | $61,120 (-) Land $9,000 Building $52,120 | |
| 2025 | $838.00 (-16.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,120 (-11.51%) Land $9,000 Building $52,120 | $61,120 (-11.51%) Land $9,000 Building $52,120 |
| 2024 | $1,008.00 (-17.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $69,070 Land $9,630 Building $59,440 | $69,070 Land $9,630 Building $59,440 | |
| 2022 | $1,218.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022
| 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.
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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CRESTON WATER SUPPLY serves 7,536 people · EPA ID IA8816089 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Treatment Techniques Jun 2018 |
| 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 255 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, OmniTel-Interstate Cablevision.
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