828 S Front Street, Montezuma, IA 50171
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Innovations
Listed by: rick wanamaker, marcia wanamaker
Office: iowa realty mills crossing
MLS#:748540
Source:IA_DMAAR
Price summary
- Price:$2,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$511.14
About this home
The Brownell Mansion of Montezuma, Iowa, one of the most iconic homes in the state, 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 will take you 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. 34 more connecting acres are available to purchase, for a total of 79 acres. Low cost to own with yearly taxes of $16,272, monthly averages for electric-$540 (has geothermal AC & heat) , natural gas-$16, city water-$110, city sewer-$102, trash pickup-$23, & $18,000 per year for lawn mowing. Visit this irreplaceable property soon. You will never find another one like it....
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Home facts
- Year built:2011
- Listing ID #:748540
- Added:48 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 21, 2026 at 03:49 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:7
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Hardwood
- Dining Description:Dining Area, Separate Formal Dining Room
- Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Finished, Walk Out Access
- Living area:4,891 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Electric, Geothermal
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Tile
- Year built:2011
- Building area:4,891 sq. ft.
- Lot area:45 Acres
- Lot Features:Irregular Lot
- Architectural Style:Ranch
- Construction Materials:Stucco
- Exterior Features:Deck
- Foundation Description:Poured
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$511.14
- Tax amount:$16,272
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Main Level, Washer
- Amenities:Central Vacuum
Parking
- Parking description:Attached, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:4
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