Story County property record for 708 5th St, Colo, IA 50056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,697 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,500 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,962 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2013 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-08-404-475 |
| Primary APN | 12-08-404-475 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,697 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 559 sqft |
| Basement Area | 740 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 740 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 | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| 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 | 700 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 113 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 708 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50056-1027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOSTETTER & MCCOY SD S1/2 LOT 2 & ALL LOT 3 BLK 3 |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOSTETTER & MCCOY'S SD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3036 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
Source: Story County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27345 720TH AVE, COLO, IA 50056-8647 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201310149 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Property Address | 708 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Document Number | 201300010149 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Instrument | 2013-00010149 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $64.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 708 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Document Number | 201300010150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Instrument | 2013-00010150 |
| Name | EXCHANGE STATE BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $1,962.00 | $119,200 (+10.27%) Land $30,000 Building $89,200 | $119,200 (+10.27%) Land $30,000 Building $89,200 |
| 2024 | $1,962.00 (+4.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $108,100 Land $24,400 Building $83,700 | $108,100 Land $24,400 Building $83,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,874.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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