202 E Jefferson St, Montezuma, IA 50171 Property Records

Poweshiek County property record for 202 E Jefferson St, Montezuma, IA 50171

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,785 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.4 acres (17,424 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$100,000 (Jan 2018)
Tax Bill$1,644 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
Jan 2018 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1492400

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1492400

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures2 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,785 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area840 sqft
Basement Area840 sqft
Unfinished Basement840 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area17,424 sqft (0.4 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 132 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area864 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area216 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address202 E JEFFERSON ST
CityMONTEZUMA
StateIA
Zip50171-1145
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMONTEZUMA LOTS 3 & 4 BLOCK 4
Legal SubdivisionMONTEZUMA ADDITION
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number3,4
JurisdictionPOWESHIEK IA
Township / Civil DivisionJACKSON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3031
Census Tract370500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Montezuma Downtown Historic District
listed 2012 · 42 contributing resources · NRIS 12000131

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

202 E Jefferson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2018.

Source: Poweshiek County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address202 E JEFFERSON ST, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171-1145
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
HUD
Jan 10, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS INC
Dec 28, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Jan 10, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 10, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 10, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2018110
Deed Book / Page2018 / 110
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOWESHIEK IA
Property Address202 E JEFFERSON ST, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171-1145
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0202102022
DateMay 27, 2021
Instrument2021-02022
Lender
NameHUD
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term336 Months
DueFeb 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOWESHIEK IA
Property Address202 E JEFFERSON ST, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171-1145
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0201800111
DateJan 10, 2018
Instrument2018-00111
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS INC
TypeLending Institution
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2048

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOWESHIEK IA
Property Address202 E JEFFERSON ST, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171-1145
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0202104902
DateDec 28, 2021
Instrument2021-04902
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term372 Months
DueJan 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

January 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOWESHIEK IA
Recording DateJan 10, 2018
Property Address202 E JEFFERSON ST, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171-1145
Document Number02018/0110
Book / Page2018 / 0110
Instrument DateJan 8, 2018
Instrument2018-00110
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
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
Address202 E JEFFERSON ST, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171-1145

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 202 E Jefferson St was $1,644 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8% from the year before.

Source: Poweshiek County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPoweshiek County
MunicipalityMontezuma City
Unified School DistrictMontezuma Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,644.00 (+8.02%) Homeowner's exemption$143,080 Land $24,240 Building $118,840$143,080 Land $24,240 Building $118,840
2024$1,522.00
2023$122,440 Land $21,540 Building $100,900$122,440 Land $21,540 Building $100,900
2022$1,524.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 202 E Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 16, 2015

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 202 E Jefferson St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

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 SystemMONTEZUMA MUNI WATER SUPPLY
serves 1,545 people · EPA ID IA7950097
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
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 207 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
MCG
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Windstream
Cable · DSL
1,000 / 25
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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