#2501839, Patricia O'Connell, Listing office: COLDWELL BANKER HEDGES
207 Cottage Ln Montezuma, IA 50171
Property details
About 207 Cottage Ln
Experience lake front living at its finest in this beautiful Ponderosa lakefront home! This ranch home features over 1,800 sq ft of living space with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 2 car detached garage. As you enter the back door, you are greeted with one of the best views of the east lake. Enjoy your 50 ft of private waterfront access in a secluded cove. The master bedroom, full bath, kitchen, dining and laundry room are all on the main level. Entering the walkout basement, you will find an additional main living area with a wood burning fireplace, 2 bedrooms and a 3/4 bath. Walk out on the large screened in patio and you will enjoy the amazing views of the lake. There is a 2 car detached garage along with an under garage for use as a man cave and storage for your lake toys. Enjoy a fire on the block brick firepit area or head out on the floating dock. Press the button to your covered, electric lift for your boat and your off into the the lake to boat, fish, swim or float. Lake Ponderosa is an 400 acre private lake situated just over an hour from Des Moines and Iowa City.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fire Pit, Patio
- Architectural Style: Other, Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Propane
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $659,900
- Price/SqFt: $661
- HOA Amount: $0 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,954
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Take Diamond Trail Rd West to Sunrise Lane. Go North on Sunrise and then East onto Cottage lane.
- Year Built: 1970
- Living Area: 998 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1708 Acres
- MLS Number: 719334
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
- Office Phone: (515) 984-0222
- Listing Agent: Patrice Noble
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
May 08, 2020 | Home Sold | $372,500 |
Sep 12, 2013 | Home Sold | $300,000 |
Sep 02, 2008 | Home Sold | $495,750 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $491,400 | $4,954 |
2023 | $491,400 | $4,332 |
2022 | $360,100 | $4,366 |
2021 | $339,720 | $3,760 |
2020 | $284,530 | $3,696 |
2019 | $284,530 | $3,388 |
2018 | $252,920 | $3,346 |
2017 | $252,920 | $3,026 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Montezuma Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.4 mi
•504 N 4th St
5
North Mahaska Elementary School
Public District PK-6
9.5 mi
•2163 135th St
9
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School
Public District PK-6
12.4 mi
•1090 Jackson St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $65,625. The most common annual income of people living in Montezuma, IA is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 207 Cottage Ln
The listing price of 207 Cottage Ln property is $659,900.
The property 207 Cottage Ln is a house located in Montezuma, Iowa, 50171.
Active Listing: 207 Cottage Ln is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 207 Cottage Ln are: Montezuma Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), North Mahaska Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Montezuma Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Grinnell Community Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lynnville-Sully Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Montezuma High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), North Mahaska Jr-Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,954 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 8, 2020 for $372,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 207 Cottage Ln has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 207 Cottage Ln is 998 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 207 Cottage Ln is 1970.
This home is located at 207 Cottage Ln in Montezuma, IA and zip code 50171. This 998 square foot home, which was built in 1970, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $659,900.
The number of listings in Montezuma, IA increased by 100% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $378,000 and the average listing age was 49 days.