Howard County property record for 5541 Upland Ave, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,780 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 5.51 acres (240,016 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,348 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010330131020000 |
| Primary APN | 010330131020000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,780 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,500 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 240,016 sqft (5.51 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 329 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5541 UPLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-8422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 NE SW |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 100 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1107 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
5541 Upland Ave, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5541 UPLAND AVE, CRESCO, IA 52136-8422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012582 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2012 / 582 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5541 Upland Ave was $2,348 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of October 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Howard County |
| Unified School District | Howard-Winneshiek Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,348.00 | $206,410 (-0.05%) Land $6,840 Building $199,570 | $206,410 (-0.05%) Land $6,840 Building $199,570 |
| 2025 | $2,348.00 (+7.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $206,520 Land $6,840 Building $199,680 | $206,520 Land $6,840 Building $199,680 |
| 2024 | $2,176.00 | ||
| 2023 | $181,240 (+29.08%) Land $5,100 Building $176,140 | $181,240 Land $5,100 Building $176,140 | |
| 2022 | $1,980.00 Homeowner's exemption | $140,410 Land $3,780 Building $136,630 | |
| 2021 | $140,410 Land $3,780 Building $136,630 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5541 Upland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 16, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5541 Upland Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Harmony Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 300 / 75 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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