Story County property record for 733 5th St, Colo, IA 50056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,183 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,608 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-08-406-250 |
| Primary APN | 12-08-406-250 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,183 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,183 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,183 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,183 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 323 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 733 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLO |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50056-1027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOSTETTER & MCCOY'S SD BLOCK:2 LOT:15 COLO |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 83N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOSTETTER & MCCOY'S SD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
733 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2016.
Source: Story County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 733 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STORY IA |
| Property Address | 733 5TH ST, COLO, IA 50056-1027 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 201700006683 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00006683 |
| Name | RIVER VALLEY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 19, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 733 5th St was $2,608 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.2% 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 | $2,608.00 (+8.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $165,300 Land $20,000 Building $145,300 | $165,300 Land $20,000 Building $145,300 |
| 2024 | $2,410.00 | ||
| 2023 | $143,100 Land $16,300 Building $126,800 | $143,100 Land $16,300 Building $126,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,242.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 733 5th 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 733 5th 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 |
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