Story County property record for 702 5th St, Colo, IA 50056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,138 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,872 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-08-404-500 |
| Primary APN | 12-08-404-500 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,138 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 937 sqft |
| Basement Area | 703 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 703 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,650 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 227 sqft |
| Deck Area | 68 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 702 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50056-1027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOSTETTER & MCCOY SD LOT 1 & N1/2 LOT 2 BLK 3 |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOSTETTER & MCCOY'S SD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3036 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
702 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2012.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 702 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201210447 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 702 5th St was $3,872, up 6.8% from the year before.
Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Colo City |
| County | Story County |
| Unified School District | Colo-NESCO Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,872.00 (+6.84%) | $229,300 Land $30,000 Building $199,300 | $229,300 Land $30,000 Building $199,300 |
| 2024 | $3,624.00 | ||
| 2023 | $199,700 Land $24,400 Building $175,300 | $199,700 Land $24,400 Building $175,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,462.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 702 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| 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 702 5th St 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 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | COLO WATER SUPPLY serves 853 people · EPA ID IA8520061 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY) |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| 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 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Colo Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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