Howard County property record for 232 5th Ave W, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,094 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $42,500 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $928 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 320030916000000 |
| Primary APN | 320030916000000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,094 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1887 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 242 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 232 5TH AVE W |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 BLK 9 BEADLE & STRONG ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | BEADLE STRONG ADDN |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3044 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
232 5th Ave W is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2006.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 232 5TH AVE W, CRESCO, IA 52136-1342 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006406 |
| Deed Book / Page | 335 / 466 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Property Address | 232 5TH AVE W, CRESCO, IA 52136-1342 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002022/357 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2022/357 |
| Instrument | 2022 0357 |
| Name | CHRISTNE VANDENOVER |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 72 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 232 5th Ave W was $928 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 | $928.00 | $54,730 (-) Land $7,500 Building $47,230 | $54,730 (-) Land $7,500 Building $47,230 |
| 2025 | $928.00 (+3.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,730 Land $7,500 Building $47,230 | $54,730 Land $7,500 Building $47,230 |
| 2024 | $898.00 | ||
| 2023 | $48,750 (+18.84%) Land $7,500 Building $41,250 | $48,750 Land $7,500 Building $41,250 | |
| 2022 | $690.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,020 Land $7,500 Building $33,520 | |
| 2021 | $41,020 Land $7,500 Building $33,520 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 232 5th Ave W 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 232 5th Ave W 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 436 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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