Howard County property record for 726 3rd St SW, Cresco, IA 52136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.576 acres (25,091 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $114,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,870 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 320440042040000 |
| Primary APN | 320440042040000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 176 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,091 sqft (0.576 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 592 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 400 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 726 3RD ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | CRESCO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52136-1910 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L2 OF L42,L2 E 1/2 L43,S 24.7' L2 OF L1 OF L42,S 24.7' L1 E 1/2 L43 SUBD L42 ETC |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 99N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION OF LOT FORTY TWO |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD IA |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNON SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
726 3rd St SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 726 3RD ST SW, CRESCO, IA 52136-1910 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20122380 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2012 / 2380 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 726 3rd St SW was $2,870 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 | $2,870.00 | $180,150 (-) Land $10,930 Building $169,220 | $180,150 (-) Land $10,930 Building $169,220 |
| 2025 | $2,870.00 (+3.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $180,150 Land $10,930 Building $169,220 | $180,150 Land $10,930 Building $169,220 |
| 2024 | $2,764.00 | ||
| 2023 | $160,250 (+20.33%) Land $10,930 Building $149,320 | $160,250 Land $10,930 Building $149,320 | |
| 2022 | $2,664.00 Homeowner's exemption | $133,170 Land $10,930 Building $122,240 | |
| 2021 | $133,170 Land $10,930 Building $122,240 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 726 3rd St SW 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 726 3rd St SW 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 159 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 200 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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