Story County property record for 703 5th St, Colo, IA 50056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,393 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $191,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,822 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2010 Mortgage May 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-08-406-120 |
| Primary APN | 12-08-406-120 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,393 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,239 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 154 sqft |
| Basement Area | 620 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 620 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Patio Area | 153 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 703 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50056-1027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOSTETTER & MCCOY SD N25' W117' LOT 25 & N23' E25.04' LOT 25 & ALL LOT 26 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOSTETTER & MCCOY'S SD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25,26 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
703 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Story County records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 703 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2010 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| May 26, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
| May 26, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PARAMOUNT MORTGAGE |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20264398 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 703 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 201000001676 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2010 |
| Instrument | 2010-00001676 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEWARK, NJ 07101 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 703 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Document Number | 0000004398 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264398 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $30,784.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 703 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Document Number | 0000004399, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264399 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 703 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Document Number | 0202604398 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264398 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $30,784.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 703 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Document Number | 0000004399, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264399 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 5.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 703 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Document Number | 0201809620 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-09620 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 703 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Document Number | 0201809621 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-09621 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 351 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 703 5th St was $2,822 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,822.00 Homeowner's exemption | $178,000 Land $30,000 Building $148,000 | $178,000 Land $30,000 Building $148,000 |
| 2024 | $2,822.00 | ||
| 2023 | $165,700 Land $24,300 Building $141,400 | $165,700 Land $24,300 Building $141,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,582.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 703 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 703 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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