Howard County property record for 526 3rd Ave W, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,538 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,872 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 320041510010000 |
| Primary APN | 320041510010000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,538 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 526 3RD AVE W |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 5' LOT 10 & ALL LOT 11 BLK 15 BALDWINS ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | BALDWINS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3428 345TH AVE, CRESCO, IA 52136-9784 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20221484 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2022 / 1484 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 526 3RD AVE W, CRESCO, IA 52136-1218 |
| Document Number | 02022/1484 |
| Book / Page | 2022 / 1484 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022 1484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $114.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3428 345TH AVE, CRESCO, IA 52136-9784 |
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of October 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Howard County |
| Municipality | Cresco City |
| Unified School District | Howard-Winneshiek Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,872.00 | $110,440 (-) Land $8,330 Building $102,110 | $110,440 (-) Land $8,330 Building $102,110 |
| 2025 | $1,872.00 (+25.64%) | $110,440 (+40.76%) Land $8,330 Building $102,110 | $110,440 (+40.76%) Land $8,330 Building $102,110 |
| 2024 | $1,490.00 (+29.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $78,460 (+18.97%) Land $8,330 Building $70,130 | $78,460 (+18.97%) Land $8,330 Building $70,130 | |
| 2022 | $1,152.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,950 Land $8,330 Building $57,620 | |
| 2021 | $65,950 Land $8,330 Building $57,620 |
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 September 16, 2011
| 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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | CRESCO WATERWORKS serves 3,913 people · EPA ID IA4515087 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| 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 214 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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