316 2nd Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 Property Records

Howard County property record for 316 2nd Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1887
Square Footage1,863 sqft Living Area
Lot Size14,418 sqft (0.331 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$142,500 (2020)
Tax Bill$2,242.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320010914010000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area1,863 sqft Living Area
Basement Area760 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement760 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1887
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1887
Architectural StyleDuplex Single Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area14,418 sqft (0.331 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area720 sqft Garage
Deck Area142 sqft Deck
Patio Area311 sqft Patio
Porch Area160 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address316 2ND AVE E
CityCRESCO
StateIA
Zip52136-1610
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionS150' VAC ALLEY E80'L14 & E80' S1/2 L15,E72' N1/2 L15, E72' L16 BLK9 CRESCO PLAT
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL PLAT CRESCO
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Minor Civil DivisionVERNON SPRINGS
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1080
Census Tract960100

Owner

Source: Howard County records · APN 320010914010000

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address316 2ND AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1610
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 03, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance
CUSB BANK
Apr 06, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CUSB BANK
May 08, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance
CUSB BANK
Jul 31, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
DECORAH BANK & TRUST CO
Apr 06, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Jul 31, 2020
  • Deed Sale Price on Jul 31, 2020
  • Prior Sale Amount on Apr 06, 2018
Deed Doc Number20201281
Deed Book / Page2020 / 1281
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address316 2ND AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1610
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number002019/600
DateMay 03, 2019
Book Page2019/600
Instrument600
Lender
NameCUSB BANK
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address316 2ND AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1610
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000002018/0000000535
DateApr 06, 2018
Book Page0000002018/0000000535
Instrument000000000535
Lender
NameCUSB BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address316 2ND AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1610
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number002019/630
DateMay 08, 2019
Book Page2019/630
Instrument630
Lender
NameCUSB BANK
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateJul 31, 2020
Property Address316 2ND AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1610
Document Number02020/1281
Book / Page2020 / 1281
Instrument DateJul 29, 2020
Instrument2020 1281
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$227.20
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address316 2ND AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1610

Mortgage

Document Number2020128220201282
DateJul 31, 2020
Instrument2020 128220201282
Lender
NameDECORAH BANK & TRUST CO
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateApr 06, 2018
Property Address316 2ND AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1610
Document Number002018/534
Book / Page2018 / 534
Instrument DateApr 05, 2018
Instrument000000000534
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address316 2ND AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1610

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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,242.00 Homeowner's exemption$148,570 (+12.55%) Land $13,180 Building $135,390$148,570 (+12.55%) Land $13,180 Building $135,390
2024$2,242.00 (+3.22%)
2023$132,000 (+19.81%) Land $13,180 Building $118,820$132,000 (+19.81%) Land $13,180 Building $118,820
2022$2,172.00 Homeowner's exemption$110,170 Land $13,180 Building $96,990
2021$110,170 Land $13,180 Building $96,990

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