Madison County property record for 121 E Benton St, Winterset, IA 50273
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 848 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,244 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 820000521070000 |
| Primary APN | 820000521070000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 848 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 848 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 848 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 121 E BENTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINTERSET |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50273-1244 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8, BLOCK 21 PITZER & KNIGHT |
| Legal Subdivision | PITZER & KNIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTERSET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 60200 |
Source: Madison County records · APN 820000521070000
Assessment roll updated October 20, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 E BENTON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1244 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNION STATE BANK |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20213190 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021 / 3190 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IA |
| Property Address | 121 E BENTON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1244 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021/325 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2021/325 |
| Instrument | 2021 325 |
| Name | UNION STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 9 Months |
| Due | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 121 E BENTON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1244 |
| Document Number | 2021/3190 |
| Book / Page | 2021 / 3190 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021 3190 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $269.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 E BENTON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1244 |
Source: Madison County records · Assessment roll updated October 20, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Madison County |
| Municipality | Winterset City |
| Unified School District | Winterset Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,244.00 Homeowner's exemption | $152,800 (+3.95%) Land $18,200 Building $134,600 | $152,800 (+3.95%) Land $18,200 Building $134,600 |
| 2024 | $2,244.00 (+9.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $147,000 Land $12,700 Building $134,300 | $147,000 Land $12,700 Building $134,300 | |
| 2022 | $2,048.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 21, 2017 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Farmers Mutual Telephone Company-Nora Springs, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 371 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | WINTERSET MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS serves 5,428 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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