221 6th St E, Cresco, IA 52136 Property Records

Howard County property record for 221 6th St E, Cresco, IA 52136 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Square Footage832 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,400 sqft (0.101 acres)
GarageAttached, 422 sqft
Last Sale$55,000 (2016)
Tax Bill$1,448.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320080209020000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area832 sqft Living Area
Basement Area832 sqft Basement
Finished Basement350 sqft Finished
Game RoomGame Room
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area4,400 sqft (0.101 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area422 sqft Garage
Deck Area144 sqft Deck
Porch1 Porch
Porch Area24 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address221 6TH ST E
CityCRESCO
StateIA
Zip52136-1720
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN 50' LOT 9 & N 50' W 3/4 LOT 10 BLK 2 GILLETTE ADDN
Legal SubdivisionGILLETTE ADDN
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number9 & 10
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Minor Civil DivisionVERNON SPRINGS
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1069
Census Tract960100

Owner

Source: Howard County records · APN 320080209020000

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1467 325TH AVE, FORT ATKINSON, IA 52144-7484
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 08, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
Aug 02, 2016Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
BANK 1ST MORTGAGE
Aug 09, 2010Warranty Deed, Transfer · United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Mortgage
USDA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 02, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 02, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 09, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20161098
Deed Book / Page2016 / 1098
Last Transfer DateApr 07, 2021
Transfer Doc002021/678
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateApr 08, 2021
Property Address221 6TH ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1720
Document Number002021/678
Book / Page2021 / 678
Instrument DateApr 07, 2021
Instrument2021 0678
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1467 325TH AVE, FORT ATKINSON, IA 52144-7484

August 2016: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateAug 02, 2016
Property Address221 6TH ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1720
Document Number02016/1098
Book / Page2016 / 1098
Instrument DateJul 01, 2016
Instrument2016 1098
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 09, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$87.20
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
Address221 6TH ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1720

Mortgage

Document Number02016/0960
DateJul 14, 2016
Book Page2016/0960
Instrument20160960
Lender
NameBANK 1ST MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWEST UNION, IA 52175
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueJul 12, 2026

August 2010: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateAug 09, 2010
Property Address221 6TH ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1720
Document Number02010/1133
Book / Page2010 / 1133
Instrument DateAug 02, 2010
Instrument2010 1133
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$79.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address221 6TH ST E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1720
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0020101134
DateAug 09, 2010
Instrument2010 1134
Lender
NameUSDA
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term396 Months
DueAug 09, 2043

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$1,448.00$87,590 (+11.41%) Land $5,850 Building $81,740$87,590 (+11.41%) Land $5,850 Building $81,740
2024$1,448.00 (+2.12%)
2023$78,620 (+18.94%) Land $5,850 Building $72,770$78,620 (+18.94%) Land $5,850 Building $72,770
2022$1,418.00$66,100 Land $5,850 Building $60,250
2021$66,100 Land $5,850 Building $60,250

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Howard County (19089C), updated September 16, 2011 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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