Howard County property record for 222 4th St SE, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,277 sqft · built 1882 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,378 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 320013109000000 |
| Primary APN | 320013109000000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,277 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1882 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1882 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 222 4TH ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 31 CRESCO PLAT |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1113 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
222 4th St SE is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2013.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5690 TIMBER TRACE WAY, OAK RIDGE, NC 27310-9539 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 2013/0256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 222 4th St SE was $2,378.
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 | $2,378.00 | $140,190 (-) Land $5,000 Building $135,190 | $140,190 (-) Land $5,000 Building $135,190 |
| 2025 | $2,378.00 (+4.3%) | $140,190 Land $5,000 Building $135,190 | $140,190 Land $5,000 Building $135,190 |
| 2024 | $2,280.00 | ||
| 2023 | $123,790 (+21.28%) Land $5,000 Building $118,790 | $123,790 Land $5,000 Building $118,790 | |
| 2022 | $2,188.00 | $102,070 Land $5,000 Building $97,070 | |
| 2021 | $102,070 Land $5,000 Building $97,070 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 222 4th St SE 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 4th St SE 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 |
|---|
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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