Howard County property record for 237 4th Ave W, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,899 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,204 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 320010102000000 |
| Primary APN | 320010102000000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,899 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 650 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 650 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1893 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 680 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Street Address | 237 4TH AVE W |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1456 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 1 CRESCO PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF CRESCO |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 4TH AVE W, CRESCO, IA 52136-1456 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,204.00 | $129,940 (-) Land $7,500 Building $122,440 | $129,940 (-) Land $7,500 Building $122,440 |
| 2025 | $2,204.00 (+4.55%) | $129,940 (+13.52%) Land $7,500 Building $122,440 | $129,940 (+13.52%) Land $7,500 Building $122,440 |
| 2024 | $2,108.00 (+4.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $114,460 (+21.43%) Land $7,500 Building $106,960 | $114,460 (+21.43%) Land $7,500 Building $106,960 | |
| 2022 | $2,022.00 | $94,260 Land $7,500 Building $86,760 | |
| 2021 | $94,260 Land $7,500 Building $86,760 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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