705 4th St, Colo, IA 50056 Property Records

Story County property record for 705 4th St, Colo, IA 50056

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,825 sqft · built 1934
Lot Size0.443 acres (19,300 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$213,000 (May 2024)
Tax Bill$4,496 (2022)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-08-408-100

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-08-408-100

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,825 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area882 sqft
2nd Floor Area617 sqft
Basement Area882 sqft
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces2 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1934
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Architectural StyleA-Frame
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area19,300 sqft (0.443 acres)
Lot Dimensions193 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area948 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address705 4TH ST
CityCOLO
StateIA
Zip50056-1024
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHOSTETTER & MCCOY SD LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 1
Legal Range21
Legal Township83
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionHOSTETTER & MCCOY'S SD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number1,2 2
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionNEW ALBANY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3034
Census Tract10200

Owner

Source: Story County records, as of September 29, 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address705 4TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1024
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 14, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0202403151
Prior Transfer DateMay 12, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc2011-00004357
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Story County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityColo City
CountyStory County
Unified School DistrictColo-NESCO Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$281,700 (+8.06%) Land $44,000 Building $237,700$281,700 (+8.06%) Land $44,000 Building $237,700
2023$260,700 Land $35,800 Building $224,900$260,700 Land $35,800 Building $224,900
2022$4,496.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCOLO WATER SUPPLY
serves 853 people · EPA ID IA8520061
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from IA REGIONAL UTILITIES ASSOC (WAVERLY)
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Colo Telephone Company
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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