Poweshiek County property record for 203 E Jefferson St, Montezuma, IA 50171
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,422 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,428 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $172,500 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,354 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage Jan 2017 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1439100 |
| Primary APN | 1439100 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,422 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,428 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 203 E JEFFERSON ST |
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| City | MONTEZUMA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50171 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RICES 2ND E 46' LOT 5 & W 1/2 LOT 6 BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICES SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | POWESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 370500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Montezuma Downtown Historic District listed 2012 · 42 contributing resources · NRIS 12000131 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
203 E Jefferson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Poweshiek County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 E JEFFERSON ST, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GREENSTATE CREDIT UNION |
| Jan 30, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage MONTEZUMA STATE BANK |
| Jan 31, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM GREENSTATE CREDIT UNION |
| Jan 30, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023628 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POWESHIEK IA |
| Property Address | 203 E JEFFERSON ST, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202000319 |
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| Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00319 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POWESHIEK IA |
| Property Address | 203 E JEFFERSON ST, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0201700267 |
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| Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00267 |
| Name | MONTEZUMA STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MONTEZUMA, IA 50171 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Jan 27, 2024 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POWESHIEK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 203 E JEFFERSON ST, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171 |
| Document Number | 0202000317 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00317 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 203 E JEFFERSON ST, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171 |
| Document Number | 0202000318 |
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| Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00318 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.3% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 5, 2030 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POWESHIEK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 203 E JEFFERSON ST, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171 |
| Document Number | 02017/0266 |
| Book / Page | 2017 / 0266 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00266 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $187.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 69, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171-0069 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 203 E Jefferson St was $2,354, up 1.2% from the year before.
Source: Poweshiek County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Poweshiek County |
| Municipality | Montezuma City |
| Unified School District | Montezuma Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,354.00 (+1.2%) | $176,500 Land $16,380 Building $160,120 | $176,500 Land $16,380 Building $160,120 |
| 2024 | $2,326.00 | ||
| 2023 | $158,540 Land $14,560 Building $143,980 | $158,540 Land $14,560 Building $143,980 | |
| 2022 | $2,252.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 203 E Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 16, 2015
| 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 203 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 Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 58% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | MONTEZUMA MUNI WATER SUPPLY serves 1,545 people · EPA ID IA7950097 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 207 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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