221 3rd Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 Property Records

Howard County property record for 221 3rd Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Square Footage2,107 sqft Living Area
Lot Size9,017 sqft (0.207 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$24,750 (2010)
Tax Bill$1,770.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320011014010000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area2,107 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,008 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement1,008 sqft Unfinished
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Exterior MaterialAluminum Siding Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionHip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialMetal Roof
Lot Area9,017 sqft (0.207 acres)
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeMixed Garage
Garage Area608 sqft Garage
Patio Area154 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemRadiant Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address221 3RD AVE E
CityCRESCO
StateIA
Zip52136-1407
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionE 48' LOT 5 & W 12' LOT 6 BLK 10 CRESCO PLAT
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL PLAT OF CRESCO
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number5-6
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Minor Civil DivisionVERNON SPRINGS
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1060
Census Tract960100

Owner

Source: Howard County records · APN 320011014010000

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address221 3RD AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1407
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 07, 2015Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CUSB BANK
Oct 04, 2010Legal 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 Oct 04, 2010
  • Deed Sale Price on Oct 04, 2010
  • Prior Sale Amount on Oct 04, 2010
Deed Doc Number20101480
Deed Book / Page2010 / 1480
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2015: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address221 3RD AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1407
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02015/1601
DateDec 07, 2015
Book Page2015/1601
Instrument2015 1601
Lender
NameCUSB BANK
AddressCRESCO, IA 52136
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJan 01, 2031

October 2010: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document TypeLegal Action/Court Order
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateOct 04, 2010
Property Address221 3RD AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1407
Document Number02010/1480
Book / Page2010 / 1480
Instrument DateSep 29, 2010
Instrument2010 1480
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$39.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address221 3RD AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1407

Mortgage

Document Number0020101481
DateOct 04, 2010
Instrument2010 1481
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 August 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$1,770.00 Homeowner's exemption$120,970 (+13.73%) Land $9,000 Building $111,970$120,970 (+13.73%) Land $9,000 Building $111,970
2024$1,770.00 (+4.61%)
2023$106,370 (+21.19%) Land $9,000 Building $97,370$106,370 (+21.19%) Land $9,000 Building $97,370
2022$1,692.00 Homeowner's exemption$87,770 Land $9,000 Building $78,770
2021$87,770 Land $9,000 Building $78,770

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