231 3rd Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 Property Records

Howard County property record for 231 3rd Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Architecture StyleTriplex
Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Square Footage2,266 sqft Total Area
Lot Size6,142 sqft (0.141 acres)
Last Sale$44,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$1,096.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320011007010000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area2,266 sqft Total Area
1st Floor1,291 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area1,147 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement1,147 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringHardwood Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleTriplex Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area6,142 sqft (0.141 acres)
Deck Area140 sqft Deck
Porch Area60 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address231 3RD AVE E
CityCRESCO
StateIA
Zip52136-1459
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Legal DescriptionE 1/2 LOT 7 EX S 68'& LOT 8 EX S 68' BLK 10 CRESCO PLAT
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number7 & 8
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Minor Civil DivisionVERNON SPRINGS
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1060
Census Tract960100

Owner

Source: Howard County records · APN 320011007010000

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address970 N FORK HOLLOW RD, WAUKON, IA 52172-7518
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 08, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone Refinance
CRESCO B&T CO
Feb 08, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage
CRESCO B&T CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Feb 08, 2019
  • Deed Sale Price on Feb 08, 2019
Deed Doc Number2019173
Deed Book / Page2019 / 173
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateFeb 08, 2019
Property Address231 3RD AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1459
Document Number2019/173
Book / Page2019 / 173
Instrument DateFeb 01, 2019
Instrument173
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3024 BLUFFTON RD, DECORAH, IA 52101-7789

Mortgage

Document Number2019/174
DateFeb 08, 2019
Book Page2019/174
Instrument174
Lender
NameCRESCO B&T CO
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateFeb 08, 2019
Property Address231 3RD AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1459
Document Number002019/173
Book / Page2019 / 173
Instrument DateFeb 01, 2019
Instrument173
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3024 BLUFFTON RD, DECORAH, IA 52101-7789

Mortgage

Document Number002019/174
DateFeb 08, 2019
Book Page2019/174
Instrument174
Lender
NameCRESCO B&T CO
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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$1,096.00$67,190 (+12.87%) Land $8,440 Building $58,750$67,190 (+12.87%) Land $8,440 Building $58,750
2024$1,096.00 (+40.87%)
2023$59,530 (+63.86%) Land $8,440 Building $51,090$59,530 (+63.86%) Land $8,440 Building $51,090
2022$778.00$36,330 Land $5,970 Building $30,360
2021$36,330 Land $5,970 Building $30,360

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