Howard County property record for 511 3rd St SW, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,038 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 320410002010000 |
| Primary APN | 320410002010000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 575 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 525 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 511 3RD ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 100' N 103' W 100'LOT 2 IR SURV NW 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 99N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1139 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
511 3rd St SW is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 3RD ST SW, CRESCO, IA 52136-1905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 511 3rd St SW was $2,038 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,038.00 | $140,060 (-) Land $8,500 Building $131,560 | $140,060 (-) Land $8,500 Building $131,560 |
| 2025 | $2,038.00 (+4.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $140,060 Land $8,500 Building $131,560 | $140,060 Land $8,500 Building $131,560 |
| 2024 | $1,950.00 | ||
| 2023 | $124,510 (+20.42%) Land $8,500 Building $116,010 | $124,510 Land $8,500 Building $116,010 | |
| 2022 | $1,954.00 Homeowner's exemption | $103,400 Land $8,500 Building $94,900 | |
| 2021 | $103,400 Land $8,500 Building $94,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 3rd St SW 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 511 3rd St SW 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 159 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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