Howard County property record for 510 3rd Ave W, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,538 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,798 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 320041514010000 |
| Primary APN | 320041514010000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 464 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,538 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 486 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 510 3RD AVE W |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 & E 5' LOT 13BLK 15 BALDWINS ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | BALDWINS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-14 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
510 3rd Ave W is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 510 3RD AVE W, CRESCO, IA 52136-1218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021448 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021 / 448 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 510 3rd Ave W was $2,798.
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 | $2,798.00 | $165,030 (-) Land $8,330 Building $156,700 | $165,030 (-) Land $8,330 Building $156,700 |
| 2025 | $2,798.00 (+3.63%) | $165,030 Land $8,330 Building $156,700 | $165,030 Land $8,330 Building $156,700 |
| 2024 | $2,700.00 | ||
| 2023 | $146,590 (+20.64%) Land $8,330 Building $138,260 | $146,590 Land $8,330 Building $138,260 | |
| 2022 | $2,606.00 | $121,510 Land $8,330 Building $113,180 | |
| 2021 | $121,510 Land $8,330 Building $113,180 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 510 3rd Ave W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 510 3rd Ave W is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 214 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 |
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