Madison County property record for 601 E Benton St, Winterset, IA 50273
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 960 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.362 acres (15,748 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,662 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 820003501050000 |
| Primary APN | 820003501050000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,748 sqft (0.362 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 124 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 304 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 601 E BENTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINTERSET |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50273-1319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 5-6 & ALLEY LOT 1 DANFORTH'S SECOND |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTERSET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| 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 | 601 E BENTON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1319 |
| 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 | $2,662.00 Homeowner's exemption | $175,500 (+9.76%) Land $33,800 Building $141,700 | $175,500 (+9.76%) Land $33,800 Building $141,700 |
| 2024 | $2,662.00 (+4.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $159,900 Land $18,900 Building $141,000 | $159,900 Land $18,900 Building $141,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,550.00 |
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 · 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 Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
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.
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 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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