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716 5th St, Colo, IA 50056 Property Records

Story County property record for 716 5th St, Colo, IA 50056

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.293 acres (12,780 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$199,500 (Jul 2011)
Tax Bill$2,188 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Sale
Aug 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-08-404-450

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-08-404-450

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,624 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area630 sqft
Basement Area770 sqft
Unfinished Basement770 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleA-Frame
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,780 sqft (0.293 acres)
Lot Dimensions142 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area896 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area116 sqft
Deck Area548 sqft
Patio Area548 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address716 5TH ST
CityCOLO
StateIA
Zip50056-1027
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHOSTETTER & MCCOY SD LOT 4 & N40' LOT 5 BLK 3
Legal Range21W
Legal Township83N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionHOSTETTER & MCCOY'S SD
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number4,5
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionNEW ALBANY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3036
Census Tract10200

Owner

Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address716 5TH ST, NEVADA, IA 50201-2232
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 15, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 21, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 29, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 29, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20117151
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateApr 15, 2020
Property Address716 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027
Document Number202003433
Instrument DateApr 11, 2020
Instrument2020-03433
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2020

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$375.20
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address716 5TH ST, NEVADA, IA 50201-2232

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateAug 21, 2017
Property Address716 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027
Document Number201700008506
Instrument DateAug 18, 2017
Instrument2017-00008506
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address716 5TH ST, NEVADA, IA 50201-2232

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Story County assessment roll, as of September 30, 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$2,188.00 (+3.31%) Homeowner's exemption$140,400 (+10.55%) Land $36,000 Building $104,400$140,400 (+10.55%) Land $36,000 Building $104,400
2024$2,118.00 (+6.11%)
2023$127,000 Land $29,300 Building $97,700$127,000 Land $29,300 Building $97,700
2022$1,996.00

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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