Howard County property record for 288 Red Maple Ave, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,151 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,514 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 320570107000000 |
| Primary APN | 320570107000000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,664 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,664 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,151 sqft (0.256 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 856 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 288 RED MAPLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1073 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BLK 1 ASPENSONS SUBD |
| Legal Subdivision | ASPENSONS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
288 Red Maple Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 431 2ND AVE SW, CRESCO, IA 52136-1845 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 288 Red Maple Ave was $3,514 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 | $3,514.00 | $241,650 (-) Land $20,430 Building $221,220 | $241,650 (-) Land $20,430 Building $221,220 |
| 2025 | $3,514.00 (+3.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $241,650 Land $20,430 Building $221,220 | $241,650 Land $20,430 Building $221,220 |
| 2024 | $3,380.00 | ||
| 2023 | $215,850 (+19.36%) Land $20,430 Building $195,420 | $215,850 Land $20,430 Building $195,420 | |
| 2022 | $3,614.00 Homeowner's exemption | $180,840 Land $20,430 Building $160,410 | |
| 2021 | $180,840 Land $20,430 Building $160,410 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 288 Red Maple Ave 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 288 Red Maple Ave 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 |
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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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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