Howard County property record for 216 3rd Ave W, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,029 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $124 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 320010212010000 |
| Primary APN | 320010212010000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,029 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 304 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 304 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 216 3RD AVE W |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 LOT 12 & ALL LOT 13 BLK 2 CRESCO PLAT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
216 3rd Ave W, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 210 3RD AVE W, CRESCO, IA 52136-1446 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 216 3rd Ave W was $124.
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 | $124.00 | $7,310 (-) Land $7,310 | $7,310 (-) Land $7,310 |
| 2025 | $124.00 (-54.41%) | $7,310 Land $7,310 | $7,310 Land $7,310 |
| 2024 | $272.00 | ||
| 2023 | $14,770 (+10.47%) Land $7,310 Building $7,460 | $14,770 Land $7,310 Building $7,460 | |
| 2022 | $286.00 | $13,370 Land $7,310 Building $6,060 | |
| 2021 | $13,370 Land $7,310 Building $6,060 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 216 3rd Ave W 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 216 3rd Ave W 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 436 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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