214 2nd Ave W, Cresco, IA 52136 Property Records

Howard County property record for 214 2nd Ave W, Cresco, IA 52136

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 528 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.064 acres (2,788 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$52,500 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$670 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN320011313030000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320011313030000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area528 sqft Living Area
Basement Area528 sqft
Unfinished Basement528 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1948
Exterior MaterialOther
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area2,788 sqft (0.064 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area396 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address214 2ND AVE W
CityCRESCO
StateIA
Zip52136-1506
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionW 56' LOT 13 BLK 13CRESCO PLAT
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Township / Civil DivisionVERNON SPRINGS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1054
Census Tract960100

Owner

Source: Howard 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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address951 CRESCENT DR, CRESCO, IA 52136-1045
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021964
Deed Book / Page2021 / 964
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateMay 17, 2021
Property Address214 2ND AVE W, CRESCO, IA 52136-1506
Document Number002021/964
Book / Page2021 / 964
Instrument DateMay 12, 2021
Instrument2021 0964
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$82.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address951 CRESCENT DR, CRESCO, IA 52136-1045

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyHoward County
MunicipalityCresco City
Unified School DistrictHoward-Winneshiek Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$670.00$39,480 (-) Land $4,280 Building $35,200$39,480 (-) Land $4,280 Building $35,200
2025$670.00 (+1.82%)$39,480 (+10.65%) Land $4,280 Building $35,200$39,480 (+10.65%) Land $4,280 Building $35,200
2024$658.00 (+1.23%)
2023$35,680 (+17.87%) Land $4,280 Building $31,400$35,680 (+17.87%) Land $4,280 Building $31,400
2022$650.00$30,270 Land $4,280 Building $25,990
2021$30,270 Land $4,280 Building $25,990

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 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 SystemCRESCO WATERWORKS
serves 3,913 people · EPA ID IA4515087
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
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 436 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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