Howard County property record for 520 5th Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
| Square Footage | 996 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,193 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,530.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 320060413010000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 996 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 996 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft Finished |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Laminate Plank Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,193 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft Garage |
| Patio Area | 317 sqft Patio |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 520 5TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1318 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 45' LOT 13 & W 30'LOT 14 BLK 4 BERGS ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | BERGS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-14 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Minor Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3053 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
Source: Howard County records · APN 320060413010000
Assessment roll updated October 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 5TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance CUSB BANK |
| Aug 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CUSB BANK |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WAUKON STATE BANK |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Executor's Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage DAIRYLAND POWER CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20212289 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021 / 2289 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Property Address | 520 5TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1318 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 01, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 002019/828 |
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| Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 2019/828 |
| Instrument | 828 |
| Name | CUSB BANK |
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| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Property Address | 520 5TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1318 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 01, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 02021/1594 |
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| Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021/1594 |
| Instrument | 2021 01594 |
| Name | CUSB BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 520 5TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1318 |
| Document Number | 02021/2289 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 2289 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 07, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021 02289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 01, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $287.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 520 5TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1318 |
| Document Number | 02021/2290 |
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| Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021/2290 |
| Instrument | 2021 02290 |
| Name | WAUKON STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 72 Months |
| Due | Feb 10, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 520 5TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1318 |
| Document Number | 002019/361 |
| Book / Page | 2019 / 361 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-361 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 520 5TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1318 |
| Document Number | 002019/370 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Book Page | 2019/370 |
| Instrument | 370 |
| Name | DAIRYLAND POWER CU |
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| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2034 |
Source: Howard County records · Assessment roll updated October 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Howard County |
| Municipality | Cresco City |
| Unified School District | Howard-Winneshiek Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,530.00 Homeowner's exemption | $166,100 (+12.56%) Land $10,910 Building $155,190 | $166,100 (+12.56%) Land $10,910 Building $155,190 |
| 2024 | $2,530.00 (+3.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $147,570 (+20.33%) Land $10,910 Building $136,660 | $147,570 (+20.33%) Land $10,910 Building $136,660 | |
| 2022 | $2,440.00 Homeowner's exemption | $122,640 Land $10,910 Building $111,730 | |
| 2021 | $122,640 Land $10,910 Building $111,730 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Howard County (19089C), updated September 16, 2011 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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