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

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

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1897
Square Footage1,102 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,492 sqft (0.172 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$45,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$734.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320010901030000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area1,102 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,102 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement1,102 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1897
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1897
Exterior MaterialAsbestos Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area7,492 sqft (0.172 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area264 sqft Garage
Patio Area135 sqft Patio
Porch Area112 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address221 3RD ST E
CityCRESCO
StateIA
Zip52136-1615
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionS 50' LOTS 1, 2, & 3BLK 9 CRESCO PLAT
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL PLAT OF CRESCO
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Minor Civil DivisionVERNON SPRINGS
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1061
Census Tract960100

Owner

Source: Howard County records · APN 320010901030000

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address221 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 06, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CRESCO BANK & TRUST CO
Jun 19, 2023Contract Sale, Transfer
Deed of Trust, Mortgage
Feb 01, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CUSB BANK
Jun 01, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
CUSB BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Jun 01, 2017
  • Deed Sale Price on Jun 01, 2017
Deed Doc Number2017866
Deed Book / Page2017 / 866
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address221 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 26, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address221 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615

Mortgage

Document Number02023/1466
DateOct 06, 2023
Book Page2023/1466
Instrument2023 1466
Lender
NameCRESCO BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
AddressCRESCO, IA 52136
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueOct 06, 2033

June 2023: Contract Sale, Transfer

Document TypeContract Sale
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateJun 19, 2023
Property Address221 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615
Document Number002023/860
Book / Page2023 / 860
Instrument DateJun 15, 2023
Instrument2023 0860
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2024

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3168 325TH ST, CRESCO, IA 52136-9366

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address221 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615

: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address221 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address221 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2017/0147
DateFeb 01, 2017
Book Page2017/0147
Instrument20170147
Lender
NameCUSB BANK
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressCRESCO, IA 52136
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueFeb 01, 2037

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateJun 01, 2017
Property Address221 3RD ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1615
Document Number02017/0866
Book / Page2017 / 0866
Instrument DateMay 30, 2017
Instrument2017 0866
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 10, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$71.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address3168 325TH ST, CRESCO, IA 52136-9366

Mortgage

Document Number2017/0867
DateJun 01, 2017
Book Page2017/0867
Instrument2017 0867
Lender
NameCUSB BANK
TypeBank
AddressCRESCO, IA 52136
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
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$734.00 Homeowner's exemption$56,640 (+13.14%) Land $7,500 Building $49,140$56,640 (+13.14%) Land $7,500 Building $49,140
2024$734.00 (-17.9%)
2023$50,060 (+20.13%) Land $7,500 Building $42,560$50,060 (+20.13%) Land $7,500 Building $42,560
2022$894.00$41,670 Land $7,500 Building $34,170
2021$41,670 Land $7,500 Building $34,170

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