Price Improvement!!! You have to see this property to appreciate the charm and value of this home. Come take and look and bring us an offer! Located at Lake Ponderosa in Montezuma, Iowa, this charming 1½-story log cabin offers the perfect blend of rustic character and lake living. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the home showcases warm wood interiors, soaring ceilings, and stunning exposed beams that create a cozy cabin atmosphere throughout. Situated on nearly half an acre, there’s plenty of space to relax, entertain, or enjoy the outdoors. Just across the road, you’ll find 20 feet of lakefront access, giving you the opportunity to fish, boat, swim, or simply take in the beautiful water views whenever you choose. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or investment property, this unique Lake Ponderosa retreat delivers comfort, charm, and recreation all in one setting. Call today for your private tour of this beautiful lake home.
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Price cut: $23K (7/9)
$475,000
255 Eastside Ln, Montezuma, IA 50171
3beds
1,282sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
0.43 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$371/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two boat hoistsAdditional storage spaceLog homeSecluded feelExposed beams
- 325 days |
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Listed by:
Joel O Kercheval 641-990-3818,
K-F-G Agency, Inc
Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6330980
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,282 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,282
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Insulated Garage, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener, Floor Drain
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Waterfront features: Road Between Waterfront And Home
- Body of water: Lake Ponderosa
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: Lot 257 - 37.2 x 30 x 128.1 x 150 Lot 255 - 86.78 x 70 x 150 x 201.29
Details
- Parcel number: 3159400
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Rural/Municipality
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Montezuma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $371/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $322,760
- Annual tax amount: $3,450
- Date on market: 8/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 327 days
Estimated market value
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $475,000-4.6%$371/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Price change | $498,000-12.6%$388/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $570,000-0.9%$445/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000$449/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,824 -3.6% | $322,760 +11% |
| 2024 | $2,930 +7.5% | $290,730 |
| 2023 | $2,726 -0.8% | $290,730 +28.3% |
| 2022 | $2,748 +16.9% | $226,610 |
| 2021 | $2,350 +1.8% | $226,610 +27.5% |
| 2020 | $2,308 +7.4% | $177,790 |
| 2019 | $2,148 +1.2% | $177,790 +10.9% |
| 2018 | $2,122 +12.9% | $160,330 |
| 2017 | $1,880 | $160,330 +12.9% |
| 2016 | -- | $142,070 |
| 2015 | -- | $142,070 |
| 2014 | -- | $142,070 |
| 2013 | -- | $142,070 |
| 2012 | $1,434 | $142,070 |
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$170Home insurance
$105HOA fees
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50171
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Montezuma Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 6/10Montezuma Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10Montezuma High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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