224 5th Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 Property Records

Howard County property record for 224 5th Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1892
Square Footage1,728 sqft Living Area
Lot Size11,238 sqft (0.258 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$82,500 (2019)
Tax Bill$1,980.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320030610010000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,728 sqft Living Area
Basement Area800 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement800 sqft Unfinished
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringLaminate Plank Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1892
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1892
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area11,238 sqft (0.258 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area396 sqft Garage
Patio Area256 sqft Patio
Porch Area60 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address224 5TH AVE E
CityCRESCO
StateIA
Zip52136-1312
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionW 1/2 LOT 10 & ALL LOT 11 BLK 6 BEADLE& STRONG ADDN
Legal SubdivisionBEADLE STRONG ADDN
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Minor Civil DivisionVERNON SPRINGS
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3054
Census Tract960100

Owner

Source: Howard County records · APN 320030610010000

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address224 5TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1312
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 22, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 28, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage
DECORAH BANK & TRUST COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 28, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 28, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2019255
Deed Book / Page2019 / 255
Last Transfer DateMar 21, 2024
Transfer Doc002024/375
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateMar 22, 2024
Property Address224 5TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1312
Document Number002024/375
Book / Page2024 / 375
Instrument DateMar 21, 2024
Instrument2024 375
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 24, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address224 5TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1312

February 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateFeb 28, 2019
Property Address224 5TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1312
Document Number002019/255
Book / Page2019 / 255
Instrument DateFeb 26, 2019
Instrument255
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 24, 2024

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address224 5TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1312

Mortgage

Document Number0000000256
DateFeb 28, 2019
Instrument256
Lender
NameDECORAH BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Mortgage

Document Number002019/255
DateFeb 28, 2019
Book Page2019/255
Instrument255
Lender
NameDECORAH BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 01, 2049

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$1,980.00 Homeowner's exemption$133,440 (+13.34%) Land $11,250 Building $122,190$133,440 (+13.34%) Land $11,250 Building $122,190
2024$1,980.00 (+4.21%)
2023$117,730 (+20.77%) Land $11,250 Building $106,480$117,730 (+20.77%) Land $11,250 Building $106,480
2022$1,900.00 Homeowner's exemption$97,480 Land $11,250 Building $86,230
2021$97,480 Land $11,250 Building $86,230

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