203 E Cedar St, Massena, IA 50853 Property Records

Cass County property record for 203 E Cedar St, Massena, IA 50853

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$110,000 (Aug 2013)
Tax Bill$2,832 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Mortgage
Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN420008972001000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN420008972001000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,280 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,280 sqft
Basement Area1,280 sqft
Finished Basement1,200 sqft
Unfinished Basement640 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringSoftwood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,000 sqft (0.207 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area796 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area103 sqft
Deck Area542 sqft
Patio Area542 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address203 E CEDAR ST
CityMASSENA
StateIA
Zip50853-1008
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description2ND ADD N75' S125' LOT 22
Legal SubdivisionMASSENA 2ND ADD
Legal Lot Number22
JurisdictionCASS IA
Township / Civil DivisionMASSENA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2108
Census Tract190300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address203 E CEDAR ST, MASSENA, IA 50853-1008
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 9, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY
Jun 16, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MIDWEST FAMILTY LENDING CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 8, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 8, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20131756
Deed Book / Page2013 / 1756
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCASS IA
Property Address203 E CEDAR ST, MASSENA, IA 50853-1008
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number02022/2009
DateDec 9, 2022
Book Page2022/2009
Instrument2022-2009
Lender
NameIOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2052

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCASS IA
Recording DateJun 16, 2022
Property Address203 E CEDAR ST, MASSENA, IA 50853-1008
Document Number002022/982
Book / Page2022 / 982
Instrument DateJun 10, 2022
Instrument2022-982
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$255.20
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
Address203 E CEDAR ST, MASSENA, IA 50853-1008

Mortgage

Document Number002022/983
DateJun 16, 2022
Book Page2022/983
Instrument2022-983
Lender
NameMIDWEST FAMILTY LENDING CORP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyCass County
MunicipalityMassena City
Unified School DistrictCAM Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,832.00 Homeowner's exemption$178,130 (-) Land $6,180 Building $171,950$178,130 (-) Land $6,180 Building $171,950
2025$2,832.00 (+2.98%) Homeowner's exemption$178,130 (-2.32%) Land $6,180 Building $171,950$178,130 (-2.32%) Land $6,180 Building $171,950
2024$2,750.00 (-7.53%)
2023$182,370 Land $6,180 Building $176,190$182,370 Land $6,180 Building $176,190
2022$2,974.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 16, 2017

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemMASSENA WATER SUPPLY
serves 364 people · EPA ID IA1558055
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityArsenic
resolved · Sep 2023
Treatment failure
resolved · May 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting10
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 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Massena Telephone Company
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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