Story County property record for 726 4th St, Colo, IA 50056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,105 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $47,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $766 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Dec 2025 Construction Loan + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-08-406-310 |
| Primary APN | 12-08-406-310 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Basement Area | 169 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 169 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,105 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 131 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 726 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50056-1024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOSTETTER & MCCOY'S SD BLOCK:2 LOT:9 COLO |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOSTETTER & MCCOY'S SD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3037 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
726 4th St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: Story County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1023 LINCOLN WAY, COLO, IA 50056-8563 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit SECURITY STATE BANK |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage SECURITY STATE BANK |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer TITLE SERVICES GROUP, TITLE SERVICES CORP |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024570 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008593 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 726 4TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1024 |
| Document Number | 0000008593 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268593 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1023 LINCOLN WAY, COLO, IA 50056-8563 |
| Document Number | 0000008584, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268584 |
| Name | SECURITY STATE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 726 4TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1024 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1023 LINCOIN WAY, COLO, IA 50056-8563 |
| Document Number | 0202510525 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-10525 |
| Name | SECURITY STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RADCLIFFE, IA 50230 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 726 4TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1024 |
| Document Number | 0202400570 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00570 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICES GROUP, TITLE SERVICES CORP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $73.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 LINCOLN WAY, AMES, IA 50010-3326 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 726 4TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1024 |
| Document Number | 0202308883 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-08883 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 726 4th St was $766, down 53.1% 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 | $766.00 (-53.12%) | $45,400 Land $20,000 Building $25,400 | $45,400 Land $20,000 Building $25,400 |
| 2024 | $1,634.00 | ||
| 2023 | $90,000 Land $16,200 Building $73,800 | $90,000 Land $16,200 Building $73,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,370.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 726 4th 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 726 4th 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 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures