902 James Rdg, Creston, IA 50801 Property Records

Union County property record for 902 James Rdg, Creston, IA 50801

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 5 ba · 2,054 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.634 acres (27,621 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$250,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$8,032 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2019 Refinance
Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0502277007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0502277007

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,054 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,734 sqft
Basement Area2,054 sqft
Finished Basement1,450 sqft
Unfinished Basement670 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area27,621 sqft (0.634 acres)
Lot Dimensions204 ft deep x 52 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area675 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area120 sqft
Deck Area724 sqft
Patio Area288 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address902 JAMES RDG
CityCRESTON
StateIA
Zip50801-1059
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionJAMES SUB LOT 49
Legal SubdivisionJAMES SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot Number49
JurisdictionUNION IA
Township / Civil DivisionCRESTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract190400

Owner

902 James Rdg is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.

Source: Union County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address902 JAMES RDG, CRESTON, IA 50801-1059
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 4, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Aug 6, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 6, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20201939
Deed Book / Page1232 / 282
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION IA
Property Address902 JAMES RDG, CRESTON, IA 50801-1059
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 30, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number001192/122
DateMar 4, 2019
Book Page1192/122
Instrument400
Lender
NameFIRST NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term121 Months
DueApr 1, 2029

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionUNION IA
Recording DateAug 6, 2020
Property Address902 JAMES RDG, CRESTON, IA 50801-1059
Document Number001226/286
Book / Page1226 / 286
Instrument DateJul 29, 2020
Instrument2020-00001408
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 30, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$576.80
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address902 JAMES RDG, CRESTON, IA 50801-1059
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number202000001409
DateAug 6, 2020
Instrument2020-00001409
Lender
NameIOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueAug 1, 2035
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 902 James Rdg was $8,032 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.3% from the year before.

Source: Union County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
MunicipalityCreston City
CountyUnion County
Unified School DistrictCreston Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$492,810 (-) Land $46,370 Building $446,440$492,810 (-) Land $46,370 Building $446,440
2025$8,032.00 (-1.25%) Homeowner's exemption$492,810 Land $46,370 Building $446,440$492,810 Land $46,370 Building $446,440
2024$8,134.00
2023$455,400 Land $40,950 Building $414,450$455,400 Land $40,950 Building $414,450
2022$9,930.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 902 James Rdg in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2010–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJun 2011 · river or lake flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 902 James Rdg is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% 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 SystemCRESTON WATER SUPPLY
serves 7,536 people · EPA ID IA8816089
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead7 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureTreatment Techniques
Jun 2018
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 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Lockridge Networks
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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