Madison County property record for 525 E Washington St, Winterset, IA 50273
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 856 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,604 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 820000604050000 |
| Primary APN | 820000604050000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 856 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 428 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 428 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 525 E WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINTERSET |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50273-1946 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5, BLOCK 4 LAUGHRIDGE&CASSIDAY |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUGHRIDGE AND CASSIDAYS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTERSET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3054 |
| Census Tract | 60200 |
525 E Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Madison County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 E WASHINGTON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1946 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 02022/2433 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 525 E WASHINGTON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1946 |
| Document Number | 02022/2433 |
| Book / Page | 2022 / 2433 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022 2433 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 E WASHINGTON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1946 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 525 E Washington St was $1,604 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Madison County |
| Municipality | Winterset City |
| Unified School District | Winterset Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,604.00 Homeowner's exemption | $117,500 Land $23,600 Building $93,900 | $117,500 Land $23,600 Building $93,900 |
| 2024 | $1,604.00 | ||
| 2023 | $105,800 Land $12,700 Building $93,100 | $105,800 Land $12,700 Building $93,100 | |
| 2022 | $1,656.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 525 E Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2017
| 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.
The area around 525 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 | WINTERSET MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS serves 5,428 people · EPA ID IA6171029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 409 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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: Verizon.
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