725 4th St, Colo, IA 50056 Property Records

Story County property record for 725 4th St, Colo, IA 50056

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.332 acres (14,475 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$250,000 (Jun 2025)
Tax Bill$1,722 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2024 Sale & Line of Credit
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-08-408-175

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-08-408-175

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,542 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area822 sqft
Basement Area822 sqft
Unfinished Basement822 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Architectural StyleA-Frame
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area14,475 sqft (0.332 acres)
Lot Dimensions193 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area432 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address725 4TH ST
CityCOLO
StateIA
Zip50056-1024
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHOSTETTER & MCCOY SD LOT 8 & N1/2 LOT 9 BLK 1
Legal Range21W
Legal Township83N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionHOSTETTER & MCCOY'S SD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number8,9
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Township / Civil DivisionNEW ALBANY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3034
Census Tract10200

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address725 4TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1024
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 11, 2025Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Oct 21, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
AVAILA BANK
Jun 11, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
May 20, 2024Public Action, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 11, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 11, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 21, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20254387
Prior Transfer DateJun 4, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0202403860
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2025: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateJun 11, 2025
Property Address725 4TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1024
Document Number0202504387
Instrument DateJun 3, 2025
Instrument2025-04387
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$399.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address725 4TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Mortgage

Document Number0202504388
DateJun 11, 2025
Instrument2025-04388
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2055

October 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateOct 21, 2024
Property Address725 4TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1024
Document Number0202407684
Instrument DateOct 2, 2024
Instrument2024-07684
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$163.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address725 4TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1024

Mortgage

Document Number0202407685
DateOct 21, 2024
Instrument2024-07685
Lender
NameAVAILA BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueOct 15, 2044
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

June 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateJun 11, 2024
Property Address725 4TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1024
Document Number0202403860
Instrument DateJun 4, 2024
Instrument2024-03860
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$79.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3161 SE 22ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2401
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

May 2024: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionSTORY IA
Recording DateMay 20, 2024
Property Address725 4TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1024
Document Number0202403190
Instrument DateMay 20, 2024
Instrument2024-03190
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTax Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3161 SE 22ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2401

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$1,722.00 (-16.97%)$101,900 (-10.85%) Land $33,000 Building $68,900$101,900 (-10.85%) Land $33,000 Building $68,900
2024$2,074.00 (+12.84%)
2023$114,300 (+23.3%) Land $26,800 Building $87,500$114,300 (+23.3%) Land $26,800 Building $87,500
2022$1,838.00 (+24.86%) Homeowner's exemption$92,700 Land $24,800 Building $67,900
2021$1,472.00$92,700 Land $24,800 Building $67,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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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