229 4th Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 Property Records

Howard County property record for 229 4th Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1894
Square Footage2,066 sqft Living Area
Lot Size14,244 sqft (0.327 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$152,500 (2015)
Tax Bill$2,538.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320010507010000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,066 sqft Living Area
Basement Area900 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement900 sqft Unfinished
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringLaminate Plank Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1894
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1894
Exterior MaterialAluminum Siding Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionHip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area14,244 sqft (0.327 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeMixed Garage
Garage Area936 sqft Garage
Deck Area266 sqft Deck
Porch Area240 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address229 4TH AVE E
CityCRESCO
StateIA
Zip52136-1421
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionE 45' LOT 7 & ALL LOT 8 BLK 5 CRESCO PLAT
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL PLAT OF CRESCO
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Minor Civil DivisionVERNON SPRINGS
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1026
Census Tract960100

Owner

Source: Howard County records · APN 320010507010000

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address229 4TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1421
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 23, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CUSB BANK
Oct 28, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CUSB BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 18, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 18, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20151108
Deed Book / Page2015 / 1108
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address229 4TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1421
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number002022/294
DateFeb 23, 2022
Book Page2022/294
Instrument2022 0294
Lender
NameCUSB BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address229 4TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1421
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02020/1902
DateOct 28, 2020
Book Page2020/1902
Instrument2020 1902
Lender
NameCUSB BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

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$2,538.00$155,630 (+12.96%) Land $13,540 Building $142,090$155,630 (+12.96%) Land $13,540 Building $142,090
2024$2,538.00 (+4.27%)
2023$137,780 (+21.39%) Land $13,540 Building $124,240$137,780 (+21.39%) Land $13,540 Building $124,240
2022$2,434.00$113,500 Land $13,540 Building $99,960
2021$113,500 Land $13,540 Building $99,960

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