Howard County property record for 714 Gillette Ave, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,216 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,538 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 320080111010000 |
| Primary APN | 320080111010000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,216 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,268 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 575 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 693 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,076 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 76 sqft |
| Deck Area | 214 sqft |
| Patio Area | 296 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 714 GILLETTE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 11 & 12 & E 1/2 LOT 10 BLK 1 GILLETTE ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | GILLETTE ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-11 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1070 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
714 Gillette Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2021.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 714 GILLETTE AVE, CRESCO, IA 52136-1729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002027 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 714 Gillette Ave was $5,538 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of October 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Howard County |
| Municipality | Cresco City |
| Unified School District | Howard-Winneshiek Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,538.00 | $337,520 (-) Land $18,750 Building $318,770 | $337,520 (-) Land $18,750 Building $318,770 |
| 2025 | $5,538.00 (+2.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $337,520 Land $18,750 Building $318,770 | $337,520 Land $18,750 Building $318,770 |
| 2024 | $5,410.00 | ||
| 2023 | $303,980 (+79.97%) Land $18,750 Building $285,230 | $303,980 Land $18,750 Building $285,230 | |
| 2022 | $3,432.00 Homeowner's exemption | $168,910 Land $18,750 Building $150,160 | |
| 2021 | $168,910 Land $18,750 Building $150,160 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 714 Gillette Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 16, 2011
| 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 714 Gillette Ave 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 | CRESCO WATERWORKS serves 3,913 people · EPA ID IA4515087 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| 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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 700 / 200 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Harmony Telephone Company, Verizon, Windstream.
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