Poweshiek County property record for 303 E Jefferson St, Montezuma, IA 50171
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,255 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,326 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1521700 |
| Primary APN | 1521700 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 1 Plumbing Fixture |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 496 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,255 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 190 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 303 E JEFFERSON ST |
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| City | MONTEZUMA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50171 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RICKETTS S 1/2 SE BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POWESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| 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.
303 E Jefferson St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Poweshiek County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 541, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171-0541 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POWESHIEK IA |
| Property Address | 303 E JEFFERSON ST, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202400052 |
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| Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00052 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2029 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 303 E Jefferson St was $1,326 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.9% 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 | $1,326.00 (+0.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $124,910 Land $15,150 Building $109,760 | $124,910 Land $15,150 Building $109,760 |
| 2024 | $1,314.00 | ||
| 2023 | $113,580 Land $13,460 Building $100,120 | $113,580 Land $13,460 Building $100,120 | |
| 2022 | $1,470.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 303 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 303 E Jefferson St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 176 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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