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828 S Front Street

Montezuma, IA, 50171

$2,500,000

Beds

5

Baths

6

Sq Ft

4,891

Price / Sq Ft

$511

About this home

The Brownell Mansion of Montezuma, Iowa, one of the most iconic homes in Iowa, is now for sale.  The home has 9,000 sq ft finished, with 5 BRs, & 7 baths, set on 45 private acres and a large fishing pond with a dock.  Built with luxury in mind, it is a walk-out ranch style home with 4,891 SF on the main floor alone, a library, two offices, vaulted great room with fireplace; gourmet kitchen with large Viking range with double oven, 2 more Jenn-air ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, eating area with elevated tower ceiling .  An elevator can take to the tower room with a 360-degree view of the surrounding countryside.  The walk-out basement has 3 ensuite BRs, a guest suite with it’s own kitchen and laundry room, exercise room, family room with fireplace and walk-behind wet bar, plus several hobby or workshop rooms.  There is also a 3,000 SF storage building that can hold 9-12 more cars or equipment. The estate offers total privacy and security.  Replacement costs would far exceed the list price.  The land you own is so large “it is as far as you can see”.  34 more connecting acres are available to purchase, for a total of 79 acres.  Visit this irreplaceable property soon.  There will never be another one like it.

Property details

Property type

Acreage

Sub type

Acreage

Style

Ranch

Lot size

45 acres

Year built

2011

Garage

4 Attached

Included appliances

Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Basement

Finished,WalkOutAccess

School district

Montezuma

Annual taxes

$16,272

MLS area

Montezuma

List date

September 2, 2026

Days on market

9

MLS #

748540

Interior

Interior features
Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Second Kitchen
Included items
Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Exterior & utilities

Exterior features
Deck
Roof
Tile
Street surface
Concrete
Foundation
Poured
Heat source
Electric, Geothermal
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank

Listed by RICK WANAMAKER · Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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Estimated monthly payment

$15,441 /mo

Principal & interest$12,314
Est. property taxes$1,356
Est. homeowners insurance$1,771
Down payment$500,000
Loan amount$2,000,000

Location

828 S Front Street, Montezuma, IA, 50171

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