309 3rd St SE, Cresco, IA 52136 Property Records

Howard County property record for 309 3rd St SE, Cresco, IA 52136 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1892
Square Footage832 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,492 sqft (0.172 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$68,000 (2025)
Tax Bill$502.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Howard County records · APN 320013401030000

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address309 3RD ST SE, CRESCO, IA 52136-2025
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 11, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Jun 30, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CRESCO BANK & TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 11, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 11, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20251098
Deed Book / Page2025 / 1098
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateAug 11, 2025
Property Address309 3RD ST SE, CRESCO, IA 52136-2025
Document Number02025/1098
Book / Page2025 / 1098
Instrument DateAug 11, 2025
Instrument2025 1098
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$107.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address309 3RD ST SE, CRESCO, IA 52136-2025

Mortgage

Document Number0020251099
DateAug 11, 2025
Instrument2025 1099
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2055

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateJun 30, 2022
Property Address309 3RD ST SE, CRESCO, IA 52136-2025
Document Number02022/1048
Book / Page2022 / 1048
Instrument DateJun 30, 2022
Instrument2022 1048
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 22, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$74.40
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address309 3RD ST SE, CRESCO, IA 52136-2025

Mortgage

Document Number0020221049
DateJun 30, 2022
Instrument2022 1049
Lender
NameCRESCO BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 30, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableDocument includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date.
Type Change DateJun 30, 2029
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change5.75%
Max Rate At Change7.75%
Index1-Year CMT
Margin3

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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$502.00 Homeowner's exemption$42,150 (+12.58%) Land $5,000 Building $37,150$42,150 (+12.58%) Land $5,000 Building $37,150
2024$502.00 (+21.26%) Homeowner's exemption$37,440 (-) Land $5,000 Building $32,440
2023$37,440 (+32.67%) Land $5,000 Building $32,440$37,440 (+32.67%) Land $5,000 Building $32,440
2022$414.00 Homeowner's exemption$28,220 Land $5,000 Building $23,220
2021$28,220 Land $5,000 Building $23,220

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Howard County (19089C), updated September 16, 2011 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320013401030000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area832 sqft Living Area
Basement Area160 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement160 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1892
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1892
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area7,492 sqft (0.172 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area240 sqft Garage
Porch Area42 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address309 3RD ST SE
CityCRESCO
StateIA
Zip52136-2025
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionS 50' LOTS 1, 2 & 3 BLK 34 CRESCO PLAT
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL PLAT OF CRESCO
Legal Block34
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Minor Civil DivisionVERNON SPRINGS
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1122
Census Tract960100

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