Howard County property record for 521 7th Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
| Square Footage | 990 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 18,644 sqft (0.428 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $167,800 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,190.00 (2025) |
Source: Howard County records · APN 320060301010000
Assessment roll updated October 30, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 7TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage HUD |
| Jan 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) MARINE CREDIT UNION |
| Jan 06, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20241643 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2024 / 1643 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001474 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 521 7TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1107 |
| Document Number | 002023/123 |
| Book / Page | 2023 / 123 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023 0123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $207.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 466, CRESCO, IA 52136-0466 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Property Address | 521 7TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1107 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002021/152 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021/152 |
| Instrument | 2021 0152 |
| Name | HUD |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Property Address | 521 7TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1107 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2019/53 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 2019/53 |
| Instrument | 53 |
| Name | MARINE CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 11.2% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 01, 2024 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Property Address | 521 7TH AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1107 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2020/20 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 06, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2020/20 |
| Instrument | 20 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2050 |
Source: Howard County records · Assessment roll updated October 30, 2025 · Last verified August 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 | $2,190.00 | $131,230 (+10.36%) Land $23,750 Building $107,480 | $131,230 (+10.36%) Land $23,750 Building $107,480 |
| 2024 | $2,190.00 (+9.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $118,910 (+16.61%) Land $23,750 Building $95,160 | $118,910 (+16.61%) Land $23,750 Building $95,160 | |
| 2022 | $1,996.00 Homeowner's exemption | $101,970 Land $23,750 Building $78,220 | |
| 2021 | $101,970 Land $23,750 Building $78,220 |
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.
| Primary APN | 320060301010000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 990 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 990 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 425 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 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 18,644 sqft (0.428 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft Garage |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 96 sqft Deck |
| Porch | 1 Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 521 7TH AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1107 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1, 2 & 3 BLK 3BERGS ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | BERGS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Minor Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
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