Story County property record for 718 6th St, Colo, IA 50056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,365 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,958 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-08-402-300 |
| Primary APN | 12-08-402-300 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,365 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 895 sqft |
| Basement Area | 895 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 894 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| 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 | 1,080 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 206 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 718 6TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50056-1028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOSTETTER & MCCOY SD LOT 5 & N1/2 LOT 6 BLK 4 |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOSTETTER & MCCOY'S SD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3057 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
718 6th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Story County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 718 6TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007752 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 718 6TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000007752 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267752 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 718 6th St was $2,958 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.9% from the year before.
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 | $2,958.00 (+1.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $186,000 Land $30,000 Building $156,000 | $186,000 Land $30,000 Building $156,000 |
| 2024 | $2,902.00 | ||
| 2023 | $170,200 Land $24,400 Building $145,800 | $170,200 Land $24,400 Building $145,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,608.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 718 6th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 718 6th St 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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 37 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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