217 3rd St E, Cresco, IA 52136 Property Records

Howard County property record for 217 3rd St E, Cresco, IA 52136 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1887
Square Footage2,160 sqft Living Area
Lot Size11,413 sqft (0.262 acres)
GarageDetached, 960 sqft
Last Sale$70,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$1,606.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320010917020000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area2,160 sqft Living Area
Basement Area840 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement1,320 sqft Unfinished
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1887
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1887
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionHip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialMetal Roof
Lot Area11,413 sqft (0.262 acres)
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area960 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address217 3RD ST E
CityCRESCO
StateIA
Zip52136-1615
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN 10' LOT 17 & ALL LOT 18 BLK 9 CRESCO PLAT
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL PLAT OF CRESCO
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Minor Civil DivisionVERNON SPRINGS
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1080
Census Tract960100

Owner

Source: Howard County records · APN 320010917020000

Assessment roll updated October 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address514 3RD ST SW, CRESCO, IA 52136-1906
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 16, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CUSB BANK
May 13, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CUSB BANK
Apr 16, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CUSB BANK
Nov 27, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
Apr 16, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
CUSB BANK
Jan 18, 2013Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure · Line of Credit
C US BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Nov 27, 2019
  • Deed Sale Price on Nov 27, 2019
  • Prior Sale Amount on Apr 16, 2018
Deed Doc Number20191835
Deed Book / Page2019 / 1835
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address217 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000002018/0000000603
DateApr 16, 2018
Book Page0000002018/0000000603
Instrument000000000603
Lender
NameCUSB BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address217 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02016/0639
DateMay 13, 2016
Book Page2016/0639
Instrument2016 0639
Lender
NameCUSB BANK
AddressCRESCO, IA 52136
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address217 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 09, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000002018/0000000602
DateApr 16, 2018
Book Page0000002018/0000000602
Instrument000000000602
Lender
NameCUSB BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term357 Months
DueJan 01, 2048

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateNov 27, 2019
Property Address217 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615
Document Number02019/1835
Book / Page2019 / 1835
Instrument DateNov 26, 2019
Instrument1835
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 09, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12442 OLD NEW OREGON RD, CRESCO, IA 52136-8612

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateApr 16, 2018
Property Address217 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615
Document Number002018/601
Book / Page2018 / 601
Instrument DateApr 10, 2018
Instrument000000000601
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 09, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address217 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615

Mortgage

Document Number0000002018/0000000602
DateApr 16, 2018
Book Page0000002018/0000000602
Instrument000000000602
Lender
NameCUSB BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term357 Months
DueJan 01, 2048

January 2013: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document TypeLegal Action/Court Order
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateJan 18, 2013
Property Address217 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615
Document Number002013/129
Book / Page2013 / 129
Instrument DateJan 11, 2013
Instrument2013 0129
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$34.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address217 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615

Mortgage

Document Number0020130130
DateJan 18, 2013
Instrument2013 0130
Lender
NameC US BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Howard County records · Assessment roll updated October 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,606.00$97,720 (+12.05%) Land $9,630 Building $88,090$97,720 (+12.05%) Land $9,630 Building $88,090
2024$1,606.00 (+2.42%)
2023$87,210 (+19.3%) Land $9,630 Building $77,580$87,210 (+19.3%) Land $9,630 Building $77,580
2022$1,568.00$73,100 Land $9,630 Building $63,470
2021$73,100 Land $9,630 Building $63,470

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