524 3rd Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 Property Records

Howard County property record for 524 3rd Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Square Footage1,671 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,492 sqft (0.172 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$190,500 (2024)
Tax Bill$1,950.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN320320012020000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,671 sqft Living Area
Basement Area676 sqft Basement
Finished Basement450 sqft Finished
Game RoomGame Room
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringHardwood Flooring
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1924
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionHip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area7,492 sqft (0.172 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area288 sqft Garage
Deck Area221 sqft Deck
Porch Area240 sqft Porch
Lean-ToLean-To

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address524 3RD AVE E
CityCRESCO
StateIA
Zip52136-1414
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionE 1/2 LOT 12 IR SURV W 1/2 SE
Legal Range11W
Legal Township99N
Legal Section23
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Minor Civil DivisionVERNON SPRINGS
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1063
Census Tract960100

Owner

Source: Howard County records · APN 320320012020000

Assessment roll updated October 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address524 3RD AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1414
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 24, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CUSB BANK
Feb 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance
CRESCO B&T CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Jul 11, 2024
  • Deed Sale Price on Jul 11, 2024
Deed Doc Number2024879
Deed Book / Page2024 / 879
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address524 3RD AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1414
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02021/2152
DateNov 24, 2021
Book Page2021/2152
Instrument2021 02152
Lender
NameCUSB BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD IA
Property Address524 3RD AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1414
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 11, 2020

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2020/212
DateFeb 10, 2020
Book Page2020/212
Instrument212
Lender
NameCRESCO B&T CO
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueMar 01, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Howard County records · Assessment roll updated October 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyHoward County
MunicipalityCresco City
Unified School DistrictHoward-Winneshiek Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,950.00 Homeowner's exemption$132,450 (+14.06%) Land $7,500 Building $124,950$132,450 (+14.06%) Land $7,500 Building $124,950
2024$1,950.00 (+5.41%)
2023$116,120 (+22.05%) Land $7,500 Building $108,620$116,120 (+22.05%) Land $7,500 Building $108,620
2022$1,850.00 Homeowner's exemption$95,140 Land $7,500 Building $87,640
2021$95,140 Land $7,500 Building $87,640

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