Howard County property record for 531 3rd Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
| Square Footage | 1,880 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,062 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $6,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,792.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 320070301010000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,880 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 940 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 940 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Hardwood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Plaster Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Metal Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,062 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft Deck |
| Patio Area | 440 sqft Patio |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 531 3RD AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1413 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 EX S 75' & LOT 2 EX E 25' S 75' BLK 3 REPLAT OF GILLETTES & BERGS ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | GILLETTES & BERGS ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Minor Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1068 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
Source: Howard County records · APN 320070301010000
Assessment roll updated October 30, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 3RD AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CUSB BANK |
| Sep 07, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 07, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 07, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20181383 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2018 / 1383 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Property Address | 531 3RD AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002018/0000001419 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 0000002018/0000001419 |
| Instrument | 000000001419 |
| Name | CUSB BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 352 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 07, 2018 |
| Property Address | 531 3RD AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1413 |
| Document Number | 2018/1383 |
| Book / Page | 2018 / 1383 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 04, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000000001383 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 531 3RD AVE E, CRESCO, IA 52136-1413 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $1,792.00 Homeowner's exemption | $137,720 (+13.65%) Land $12,210 Building $125,510 | $137,720 (+13.65%) Land $12,210 Building $125,510 |
| 2024 | $1,792.00 (-8.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $121,180 (+21.14%) Land $12,210 Building $108,970 | $121,180 (+21.14%) Land $12,210 Building $108,970 | |
| 2022 | $1,954.00 Homeowner's exemption | $100,030 Land $12,210 Building $87,820 | |
| 2021 | $100,030 Land $12,210 Building $87,820 |
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