Greene County property record for 400 E Washington St, Jefferson, IA 50129
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,346 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,910 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-08-182-006 |
| Primary APN | 11-08-182-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,346 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 400 E WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | JEFFERSON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50129-2044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL - S1/2 LOT 49 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF JEFFERSON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | GREENE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
400 E Washington St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2020.
Source: Greene County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 E WASHINGTON ST, JEFFERSON, IA 50129-2044 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOME STATE BANK |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20181219 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2018 / 1219 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020201324 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GREENE IA |
| Property Address | 400 E WASHINGTON ST, JEFFERSON, IA 50129-2044 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002018/0000001220 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Book Page | 0000002018/0000001220 |
| Instrument | 2018-1220 |
| Name | HOME STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 295 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2043 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GREENE IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 400 E WASHINGTON ST, JEFFERSON, IA 50129-2044 |
| Document Number | 0020201324 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-1324 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 E WASHINGTON ST, JEFFERSON, IA 50129-2044 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GREENE IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 400 E WASHINGTON ST, JEFFERSON, IA 50129-2044 |
| Document Number | 02018/1219 |
| Book / Page | 2018 / 1219 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-1219 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 407 E VEST ST, JEFFERSON, IA 50129-2747 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 400 E Washington St was $1,910 with exemptions applied, up 33.7% from the year before.
Source: Greene County assessment roll, as of November 4, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Greene County |
| Municipality | Jefferson City |
| Unified School District | Greene County Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,910.00 (+33.66%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $143,400 Land $7,000 Building $136,400 | $143,400 Land $7,000 Building $136,400 |
| 2024 | $1,429.00 | ||
| 2023 | $122,800 (+65.05%) Land $7,000 Building $115,800 | $122,800 Land $7,000 Building $115,800 | |
| 2022 | $840.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $74,400 Land $4,700 Building $69,700 | |
| 2021 | $74,400 Land $4,700 Building $69,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 400 E Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 18, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1996 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 400 E Washington St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | JEFFERSON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,182 people · EPA ID IA3742004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 281 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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