Union County property record for 704 S Elm St, Creston, IA 50801
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $524 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0512402002 |
| Primary APN | 0512402002 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 14,400 sqft (0.331 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Street Address | 704 S ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | CRESTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50801 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | OP LOTS 155-156 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF CRESTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 155,156 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4098 |
| Census Tract | 190200 |
704 S Elm St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Union County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1465 270TH ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-8429 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20122333 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1038 / 42 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 704 S Elm St was $524, down 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Union County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Creston City |
| County | Union County |
| Unified School District | Creston Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,020 (-) Land $28,800 Building $220 | $29,020 (-) Land $28,800 Building $220 | |
| 2025 | $524.00 (-5.42%) | $29,020 Land $28,800 Building $220 | $29,020 Land $28,800 Building $220 |
| 2024 | $554.00 | ||
| 2023 | $28,980 Land $28,800 Building $180 | $28,980 Land $28,800 Building $180 | |
| 2022 | $1,942.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 704 S Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022
| 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.
The area around 704 S Elm St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | CRESTON WATER SUPPLY serves 7,536 people · EPA ID IA8816089 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Treatment Techniques Jun 2018 |
| 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 308 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, OmniTel-Interstate Cablevision, Verizon.
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