Story County property record for 511 Main St, Colo, IA 50056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,669 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $116,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,372 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-08-254-175 |
| Primary APN | 12-08-254-175 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,669 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,126 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,126 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 815 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 311 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 861 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 219 sqft |
| Patio Area | 684 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 511 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50056-1066 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLAIR'S ADD W10' LOT 4 & ALL LOTS 5 & 6 BLK 10 |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLAIRS ADD (COLO) |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-6 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 MAIN ST, COLO, IA 50056-1066 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200513525 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,372.00 (+0.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $225,100 (+8.12%) Land $21,100 Building $204,000 | $225,100 (+8.12%) Land $21,100 Building $204,000 |
| 2024 | $3,344.00 (+0.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $208,200 Land $17,200 Building $191,000 | $208,200 Land $17,200 Building $191,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,316.00 |
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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