Howard County property record for 502 1st Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,059 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,394 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 320080316000000 |
| Primary APN | 320080316000000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 318 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 318 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,059 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 269 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Street Address | 502 1ST AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 BLK 3 GILLETTE ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | GILLETTE ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1076 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 1ST AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of October 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Howard County |
| Municipality | Cresco City |
| Unified School District | Howard-Winneshiek Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,394.00 | $107,730 (-) Land $5,100 Building $102,630 | $107,730 (-) Land $5,100 Building $102,630 |
| 2025 | $1,394.00 (+6.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $107,730 (+13.19%) Land $5,100 Building $102,630 | $107,730 (+13.19%) Land $5,100 Building $102,630 |
| 2024 | $1,312.00 (-12.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $95,180 (+21.12%) Land $5,100 Building $90,080 | $95,180 (+21.12%) Land $5,100 Building $90,080 | |
| 2022 | $1,494.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,580 Land $5,100 Building $73,480 | |
| 2021 | $78,580 Land $5,100 Building $73,480 |
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 September 16, 2011
| 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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | CRESCO WATERWORKS serves 3,913 people · EPA ID IA4515087 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| 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 390 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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