Howard County property record for 222 2nd St SW, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.436 acres (18,992 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,208 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 320012707010000 |
| Primary APN | 320012707010000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,425 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 175 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,992 sqft (0.436 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,564 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 9 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Geothermal |
| Street Address | 222 2ND ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 7 & 8 & E 1/2 LOT 9 BLK 27 CRESCO PLAT |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-9 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1117 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
222 2nd St SW is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2013.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 222 2ND ST SW, CRESCO, IA 52136-1836 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 02013/0670 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Property Address | 222 2ND ST SW, CRESCO, IA 52136-1836 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002020/694 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2020/694 |
| Instrument | 2020 0694 |
| Name | CUSB BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 222 2nd St SW was $4,208 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $4,208.00 | $259,090 (-) Land $11,250 Building $247,840 | $259,090 (-) Land $11,250 Building $247,840 |
| 2025 | $4,208.00 (+3.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $259,090 Land $11,250 Building $247,840 | $259,090 Land $11,250 Building $247,840 |
| 2024 | $4,050.00 | ||
| 2023 | $230,110 (+19.12%) Land $11,250 Building $218,860 | $230,110 Land $11,250 Building $218,860 | |
| 2022 | $3,952.00 (+7.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $193,180 Land $11,250 Building $181,930 | |
| 2021 | $3,680.00 | $193,180 Land $11,250 Building $181,930 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 222 2nd St SW 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 222 2nd St SW 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 390 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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