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402 1st Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 Property Records

Howard County property record for 402 1st Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Square Footage1,138 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,492 sqft (0.172 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$105,500 (2021)
Tax Bill$1,666.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320012010000000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,138 sqft Living Area
Basement Area266 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement266 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringLaminate Plank Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area7,492 sqft (0.172 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area576 sqft Garage
Deck Area168 sqft Deck
Patio Area84 sqft Patio
Porch Area70 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address402 1ST AVE E
CityCRESCO
StateIA
Zip52136-1606
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 10 BLK 20 CRESCO PLAT
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL PLAT OF CRESCO
Legal Block20
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Minor Civil DivisionVERNON SPRINGS
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1077
Census Tract960100

Owner

Source: Howard County records · APN 320012010000000

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address402 1ST AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1606
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 03, 2014Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CRESCO BANK & TRUST CO
Nov 14, 2012Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CRESCO BANK & TRUST CO
Nov 14, 2012Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CRESCO BANK & TRUST CO
Oct 01, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
DECORAH BANK & TRUST CO
Oct 01, 2008Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage
CRESCO BANK & TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Oct 01, 2021
  • Deed Sale Price on Oct 01, 2021
  • Prior Sale Amount on Oct 01, 2008
Deed Doc Number20211854
Deed Book / Page2021 / 1854
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2014: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address402 1ST AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1606
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02014/0309
DateMar 03, 2014
Book Page2014/0309
Instrument2014 0309
Lender
NameCRESCO BANK & TRUST CO
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressCRESCO, IA 52136
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

November 2012: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address402 1ST AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1606
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02012/2141
DateNov 14, 2012
Book Page2012/2141
Instrument2012 2141
Lender
NameCRESCO BANK & TRUST CO
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressCRESCO, IA 52136
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

November 2012: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address402 1ST AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1606
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02012/2140
DateNov 14, 2012
Book Page2012/2140
Instrument2012 2140
Lender
NameCRESCO BANK & TRUST CO
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressCRESCO, IA 52136
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueDec 01, 2027

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateOct 01, 2021
Property Address402 1ST AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1606
Document Number02021/1854
Book / Page2021 / 1854
Instrument DateSep 24, 2021
Instrument2021 01854
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$167.20
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address402 1ST AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1606

Mortgage

Document Number20210185520211855
DateOct 01, 2021
Instrument2021 0185520211855
Lender
NameDECORAH BANK & TRUST CO
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2008: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document TypeLegal Action/Court Order
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Recording DateOct 01, 2008
Property Address402 1ST AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1606
Document Number002008/710
Book / Page2008 / 710
Instrument DateAug 30, 2008
Instrument2008 0710
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$93.60
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address402-1ST AVENUE EAST, CRESCO, IA 52136-1606

Mortgage

Document Number0020080711
DateOct 01, 2008
Instrument2008 0711
Lender
NameCRESCO BANK & TRUST CO
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 01, 2038

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$1,666.00 Homeowner's exemption$114,940 (+14.22%) Land $5,000 Building $109,940$114,940 (+14.22%) Land $5,000 Building $109,940
2024$1,666.00 (+6.11%)
2023$100,630 (+22.51%) Land $5,000 Building $95,630$100,630 (+22.51%) Land $5,000 Building $95,630
2022$1,570.00 Homeowner's exemption$82,140 Land $5,000 Building $77,140
2021$82,140 Land $5,000 Building $77,140

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