Madison County property record for 71 E Jefferson St, Winterset, IA 50273
| Property Type | Restaurant |
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| Details | 3,080 sqft · built 1876 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,904 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,146 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 828000111180000 |
| Primary APN | 828000111180000 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 3,080 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1876 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| 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 | 71 E JEFFERSON ST |
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| City | WINTERSET |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50273-1540 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Legal Description | E1/2 W 2/3 LOT 8, BLOCK 11 ORIGINAL (CHINA CAFE) |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN WINTERSET |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 717 S 4TH AVE, WINTERSET, IA 50273-2136 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20251162 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2025 / 1162 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MADISON IA |
| Property Address | 71 E JEFFERSON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1540 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 02017/1844 |
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| Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2017/1844 |
| Instrument | 2017 1844 |
| Name | AMERICAN STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINTERSET, IA 50273 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $2,146.00 | $126,800 (+15.69%) Land $24,200 Building $102,600 | $126,800 (+15.69%) Land $24,200 Building $102,600 |
| 2024 | $2,146.00 (-4.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $109,600 Land $24,200 Building $85,400 | $109,600 Land $24,200 Building $85,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,252.00 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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