Story County property record for 421 4th St, Colo, IA 50056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-08-258-250 |
| Primary APN | 12-08-258-250 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 668 sqft |
| Basement Area | 662 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 662 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 575 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | 198 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 421 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50056-7725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLAIRS ADD (COLO) BLOCK:12 LOT:12 COLO |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLAIRS ADD (COLO) |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
Source: Story County records, as of June 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 11, COLO, IA 50056-0011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004479 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 421 4TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-7725 |
| Document Number | 0000004479 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264479 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 4TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-7725 |
Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Colo City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Colo-NESCO Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $168,300 (+9%) Land $21,600 Building $146,700 | $168,300 (+9%) Land $21,600 Building $146,700 |
| 2023 | $154,400 Land $17,600 Building $136,800 | $154,400 Land $17,600 Building $136,800 |
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 25, 2026
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | COLO WATER SUPPLY serves 853 people · EPA ID IA8520061 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| 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 208 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Colo Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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