# 828 S Front Street, Montezuma, IA 50171 > **TL;DR:** 5bd/7ba single family, $2,500,000 ($511/sqft), built 2011, 4,891 sqft. > Fireplace, Hardwood, A/C, 4-car garage. Est. $13,370/mo. Listed 57 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $2,500,000 | | Price/sqft | $511 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 full, 2 half | | Square Feet | 4,891 | | Year Built | 2011 | | Lot Size | 1,960,200 sqft (45.00 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Garage | 4-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 57 | ## Why This Home Stands Out - **Large Garage** - 4-car garage - **Hardwood Floors** - Hardwood flooring listed ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $12,641 | | Estimated Insurance | $729 | | **Total** | **$13,370** | ## Key Amenities - Fireplace - Hardwood - A/C - 4-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 2011 - 45.00 acre lot - Fireplace ## Description ### Agent Description 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. ## Location - **Address:** 828 S Front Street, Montezuma, IA 50171 - **County:** Poweshiek - **Coordinates:** 41.576326, -92.530158 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.576326,-92.530158 ## Virtual Tour & Media - **Video Tour:** https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/cf17402b-68a1-4211-8f3e-6abc1d4cb6b6?setAttribution=mls&wl=true&init ## Listing Agent - **Name:** RICK WANAMAKER - **Brokerage:** Iowa Realty Co., Inc. - **Broker Phone:** (800) 724-2297 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/828-S-Front-St_Montezuma_IA_50171_M87172-83907?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=748540&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![828 S Front Street - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f4095821492r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f4095821492r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f3633266052r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f943730686r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f3689952831r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f1211081853r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f2390022161r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f250658935r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f1634215903r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f3314607672r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f3859224974r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f1526857268r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f3658485526r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f639087491r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f2458200952r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f2111948338r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f3663241491r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f1118247855r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f1520544647r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f1367949552r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f604261496r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f2081938006r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f223108012r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f3765373411r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f3690549972r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 26](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f2059418181r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 27](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f954739184r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 28](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f3792303294r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 29](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f1876481605r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 30](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f3789098683r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 31](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f3610641378r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 32](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f2225610571r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 33](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f3884391614r.jpg) ![828 S Front Street - Photo 34](http://lh.rdcpix.com/aab992d684f0181879fe7761671eab18l-f2029200861r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 748540 | **Updated:** 2026-10-26 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/828-s-front-street-montezuma-ia-50171-e9fd9953e94041cb968fa014b49c39ae) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/828-s-front-street-montezuma-ia-50171-e9fd9953e94041cb968fa014b49c39ae#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/828-s-front-street-montezuma-ia-50171-e9fd9953e94041cb968fa014b49c39ae", "name": "828 S Front Street, Montezuma, IA 50171", "description": "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. 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