Union County property record for 400 E Prairie St, Creston, IA 50801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.358 acres (15,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,650 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0501279001 |
| Primary APN | 0501279001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,098 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,600 sqft (0.358 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 400 E PRAIRIE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CRESTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50801-1655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SWIG 2ND LOT 55 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4019 |
| Census Tract | 190400 |
Source: Union County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 E PRAIRIE ST, CRESTON, IA 50801-1655 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000348 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Union County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Creston City |
| County | Union County |
| Unified School District | Creston Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $184,460 (-) Land $25,030 Building $159,430 | $184,460 (-) Land $25,030 Building $159,430 | |
| 2025 | $2,650.00 (-1.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $184,460 (+17.36%) Land $25,030 Building $159,430 | $184,460 (+17.36%) Land $25,030 Building $159,430 |
| 2024 | $2,688.00 (-11.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $157,180 Land $20,870 Building $136,310 | $157,180 Land $20,870 Building $136,310 | |
| 2022 | $3,034.00 |
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 May 31, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | CRESTON WATER SUPPLY serves 7,536 people · EPA ID IA8816089 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Treatment Techniques Jun 2018 |
| 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 231 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Windstream.
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