Greene County property record for 513 S Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA 50129
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,132 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.396 acres (17,264 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,568 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit Nov 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-08-354-008 |
| Primary APN | 11-08-354-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,132 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 926 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 926 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,264 sqft (0.396 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 166 ft deep x 104 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 305 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 513 S CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | JEFFERSON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50129-2515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TURRILLS ADD- W165 3/4' LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURILLS ADD JEFFERSON |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | GREENE IA |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2060 |
| Census Tract | 80200 |
513 S Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Greene County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 513 S CHESTNUT ST, JEFFERSON, IA 50129-2515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOME STATE BANK |
| Nov 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HOME STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024848 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GREENE IA |
| Property Address | 513 S CHESTNUT ST, JEFFERSON, IA 50129-2515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020251885 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-1885 |
| Name | HOME STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JEFFERSON, IA 50129 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 10, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GREENE IA |
| Property Address | 513 S CHESTNUT ST, JEFFERSON, IA 50129-2515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2019/1832 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Book Page | 2019/1832 |
| Instrument | 2019-1832 |
| Name | HOME STATE BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2024 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 513 S Chestnut St was $2,568 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,568.00 Homeowner's exemption | $151,000 Land $23,600 Building $127,400 | $151,000 Land $23,600 Building $127,400 |
| 2024 | $2,568.00 | ||
| 2023 | $139,500 (+32.73%) Land $23,600 Building $115,900 | $139,500 Land $23,600 Building $115,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,184.00 Homeowner's exemption | $105,100 Land $14,200 Building $90,900 | |
| 2021 | $105,100 Land $14,200 Building $90,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 513 S Chestnut 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.
Wildfire risk around 513 S Chestnut St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 406 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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