Cherokee County property record for 5243 Crest Dr, Cherokee, IA 51012
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.17 acres (51,183 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,538 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0725177004 |
| Primary APN | 0725177004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 850 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 686 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 51,183 sqft (1.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 416 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5243 CREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | CHEROKEE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51012-7249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 BLK 2 KEELINE ADD 1059 |
| Legal Range | 40W |
| Legal Township | 92N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEELINE ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEROKEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1129 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
5243 Crest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2018.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5243 CREST DR, CHEROKEE, IA 51012-7249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 20182359 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2018 / 2359 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5243 CREST DR, CHEROKEE, IA 51012-7249 |
| Document Number | 2018/2359 |
| Book / Page | 2018 / 2359 |
| Map Reference | DOC81 0064 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018 2359 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5243 CREST DR, CHEROKEE, IA 51012-7249 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5243 Crest Dr was $2,538 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Cherokee Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,538.00 | $280,440 (-) Land $69,990 Building $210,450 | $280,440 (-) Land $69,990 Building $210,450 |
| 2025 | $280,440 Land $69,990 Building $210,450 | $280,440 Land $69,990 Building $210,450 | |
| 2024 | $2,580.00 | ||
| 2023 | $269,370 (+33.42%) Land $69,990 Building $199,380 | $269,370 Land $69,990 Building $199,380 | |
| 2022 | $2,276.00 Homeowner's exemption | $201,890 Land $55,990 Building $145,900 | |
| 2021 | $201,890 Land $55,990 Building $145,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5243 Crest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 1, 2021
| 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 5243 Crest Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| C-M-L Telephone Cooperative Association Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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