Story County property record for 68451 248th St, Colo, IA 50056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 5.31 acres (231,304 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,234 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 12-18-400-150 |
| Primary APN | 12-18-400-150 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,230 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 882 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,150 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 80 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 231,304 sqft (5.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Patio Area | 720 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Geothermal |
| Street Address | 68451 248TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50056-8602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | HICKORY CREEK ACRES LOT:8 |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKORY CREEK ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
68451 248th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2009.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68451 248TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-8602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20095015 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 68451 248th St was $4,234 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Colo-NESCO Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,234.00 (-2.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $397,700 Land $217,100 Building $180,600 | $397,700 Land $217,100 Building $180,600 |
| 2024 | $4,344.00 | ||
| 2023 | $380,800 Land $210,400 Building $170,400 | $384,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,592.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 68451 248th St in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 68451 248th St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Colo Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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