Howard County property record for 243 4th Ave W, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,442 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,021 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,384 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 320010101000000 |
| Primary APN | 320010101000000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,442 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,442 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,250 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 192 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,021 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 644 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 243 4TH AVE W |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1456 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 1 CRESCO PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF CRESCO |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 245, OSAGE, IA 50461-0245 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20241216 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2024 / 1216 |
| 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 | $3,384.00 | $199,500 (-) Land $11,700 Building $187,800 | $199,500 (-) Land $11,700 Building $187,800 |
| 2025 | $3,384.00 (+10.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $199,500 (+12.55%) Land $11,700 Building $187,800 | $199,500 (+12.55%) Land $11,700 Building $187,800 |
| 2024 | $3,076.00 (-29.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $177,260 (+20.48%) Land $11,700 Building $165,560 | $177,260 (+20.48%) Land $11,700 Building $165,560 | |
| 2022 | $4,351.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,130 Land $11,700 Building $135,430 | |
| 2021 | $147,130 Land $11,700 Building $135,430 |
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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