302 E Benton St, Winterset, IA 50273 Property Records

Madison County property record for 302 E Benton St, Winterset, IA 50273

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,034 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,016 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$118,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$2,192 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN820003104030000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN820003104030000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,034 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area814 sqft
Basement Area814 sqft
Unfinished Basement814 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1939
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1939
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,016 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions66 ft deep x 76 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area220 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area32 sqft
Deck Area130 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address302 E BENTON ST
CityWINTERSET
StateIA
Zip50273-1210
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN1/2 LOT 3 BLOCK 4 W 10' N1/2 LOT 2 BLOCK 4 NORTH ADDITION
Legal SubdivisionNORTH ADD
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number2,3
JurisdictionMADISON IA
Township / Civil DivisionWINTERSET
Census Block Group2
Census Block2028
Census Tract60200

Owner

Source: Madison County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address302 E BENTON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1210
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20212831
Deed Book / Page2021 / 2831
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMADISON IA
Recording DateJul 12, 2021
Property Address302 E BENTON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1210
Document Number2021/2831
Book / Page2021 / 2831
Instrument DateJun 28, 2021
Instrument2021 2831
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$188.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address302 E BENTON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1210

Mortgage

Document Number02021/2833
DateJul 12, 2021
Book Page2021/2833
Instrument2021 2833
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyMadison County
MunicipalityWinterset City
Unified School DistrictWinterset Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,192.00$115,900 (+3.48%) Land $14,800 Building $101,100$115,900 (+3.48%) Land $14,800 Building $101,100
2024$2,192.00 (+8.84%)
2023$112,000 Land $10,400 Building $101,600$112,000 Land $10,400 Building $101,600
2022$2,014.00

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 June 21, 2017 · 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 Claims1 (1998)
Most Recent ClaimJun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And 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

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land 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 SystemWINTERSET MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS
serves 5,428 people · EPA ID IA6171029
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Oct 2018
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 371 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: OmniTel-Interstate Cablevision, Verizon.

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