Madison County property record for 53 E Jefferson St, Winterset, IA 50273
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,718 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,904 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,500 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,522 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 828000111090000 |
| Primary APN | 828000111090000 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 3,718 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,628 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,628 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 2,904 sqft (0.067 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 22 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 53 E JEFFERSON ST |
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| City | WINTERSET |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50273-1540 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | E1/2 W 2/3 LOT 5, BLOCK 11 ORIGINAL |
| Legal Subdivision | WILSEYS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTERSET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1094 |
| Census Tract | 60200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Winterset Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District listed 2015 · 74 contributing resources · NRIS 15000915 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Madison County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 521, WINTERSET, IA 50273-0521 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024464 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2024 / 464 |
| 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 | $2,522.00 | $178,200 (+38.35%) Land $24,200 Building $154,000 | $178,200 (+38.35%) Land $24,200 Building $154,000 |
| 2024 | $2,522.00 (+9.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $128,800 Land $24,200 Building $104,600 | $128,800 Land $24,200 Building $104,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,298.00 |
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 |
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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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