Poweshiek County property record for 702 E Jefferson St, Montezuma, IA 50171
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 858 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,260 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,956 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1497300 |
| Primary APN | 1497300 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 2 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 858 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 732 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 126 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,260 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | 340 sqft |
| Patio Area | 340 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 702 E JEFFERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | MONTEZUMA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50171-7726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EMSLIES 1ST W 44' LOT 3 & E 11' LOT 4 EX S 1 RD BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMSLIES FIRST ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | POWESHIEK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 370500 |
702 E Jefferson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2011.
Source: Poweshiek County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 782, MONTEZUMA, IA 50171-0782 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0904/0141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 702 E Jefferson St was $1,956 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Poweshiek County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Poweshiek County |
| Municipality | Montezuma City |
| Unified School District | Montezuma Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,956.00 (+1.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $157,570 Land $11,880 Building $145,690 | $157,570 Land $11,880 Building $145,690 |
| 2024 | $1,920.00 | ||
| 2023 | $141,160 Land $10,560 Building $130,600 | $141,160 Land $10,560 Building $130,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,888.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 702 E Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 16, 2015
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 702 E Jefferson St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | MONTEZUMA MUNI WATER SUPPLY serves 1,545 people · EPA ID IA7950097 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MCG Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream Cable · DSL | 1,000 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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