Discover a cozy Lake Ponderosa retreat designed for comfort and convenience. A protective berm keeps the bedrooms quiet and the entire home energy efficient. Inside, the 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout offers 1,260 square feet with an open floor plan and a bright 3-season room that brings the outdoors in.Everyday living is easy with a first-floor laundry/storage room, and a 2-car detached garage provides ample space for vehicles and lake gear. Your 10-foot lake access is right across the road and includes a dock and lift, making it effortless to enjoy the water whenever you choose.
Pending
$368,000
222 Cottage Ln, Montezuma, IA 50171
2beds
1,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.27 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$292/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 25 days |
- 72 |
- 0 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris Behun,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746115
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,260
- Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 6301948100
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Montezuma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $292/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $282,090
- Annual tax amount: $2,562
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Pending sale | $368,000$292/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #746115 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $368,000+22.7%$292/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #746115 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2022 | Sold | $300,000-7.5%$238/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #652953 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2022 | Pending sale | $324,400$257/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #652953 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2022 | Price change | $324,400-1.2%$257/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #652953 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $328,400+87.7%$261/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #652953 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2016 | Sold | $175,000$139/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5457345 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,500 -3.6% | $282,090 +9.6% |
| 2024 | $2,594 +21.1% | $257,390 |
| 2023 | $2,142 -0.7% | $257,390 +37.7% |
| 2022 | $2,158 +16.8% | $186,940 |
| 2021 | $1,848 +1.9% | $186,940 +25.9% |
| 2020 | $1,814 +12% | $148,500 |
| 2019 | $1,620 +1.4% | $148,500 +14.7% |
| 2018 | $1,598 +18.5% | $129,420 |
| 2017 | $1,348 | $129,420 +27.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $101,860 |
| 2015 | -- | $101,860 |
| 2014 | -- | $101,860 |
| 2013 | -- | $101,860 |
| 2012 | $1,052 +57% | $101,860 |
| 2007 | $670 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50171
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Montezuma Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 6/10Montezuma Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 6/10Montezuma High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Montezuma
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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