Story County property record for 720 5th St, Colo, IA 50056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.277 acres (12,070 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,818 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale & Refinance Nov 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-08-404-425 |
| Primary APN | 12-08-404-425 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,070 sqft (0.277 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 392 sqft |
| Patio Area | 672 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 720 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50056-1027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOSTETTER & MCCOY SD S10'LOT 5 & ALL LOT 6 & N1/2 LOT 7 BLK 3 |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOSTETTER & MCCOY'S SD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-7 |
| 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 | 720 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance CENTRAL STATE BANK |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 20189939 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 720 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Document Number | 0201906410 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-06410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount from Assessment |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Document Number | 0201906411 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-06411 |
| Name | CENTRAL STATE BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 720 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Document Number | 0201809939 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-09939 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1150 NE 142ND AVE, ALLEMAN, IA 50007-9722 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 720 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Document Number | 201700012567 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00012567 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $3,818.00 | $228,900 (+8.79%) Land $34,000 Building $194,900 | $228,900 (+8.79%) Land $34,000 Building $194,900 |
| 2024 | $3,818.00 (+6.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $210,400 Land $27,600 Building $182,800 | $210,400 Land $27,600 Building $182,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,598.00 |
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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