Madison County property record for 53 E Buchanan St, Winterset, IA 50273
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,226 sqft · built 1871 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,916 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 820000513140000 |
| Primary APN | 820000513140000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,226 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 608 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1871 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1871 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| 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 | 1,020 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 176 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 53 E BUCHANAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINTERSET |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50273-1128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5, BLOCK 13 1/2 PITZER & KNIGHT |
| Legal Subdivision | PITZER & KNIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 13 1/2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTERSET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 60200 |
Source: Madison County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 E BUCHANAN ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,916.00 Homeowner's exemption | $113,800 (+5.27%) Land $18,200 Building $95,600 | $113,800 (+5.27%) Land $18,200 Building $95,600 |
| 2024 | $1,916.00 (+16.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $108,100 Land $12,700 Building $95,400 | $108,100 Land $12,700 Building $95,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,648.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | 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 371 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: OmniTel-Interstate Cablevision, Verizon.
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