LAKEFRONT home at Lake Ponderosa with 72' of frontage just off the west lake! Great opportunity to be ON THE LAKE at a great price! There are several reasons to find pleasure in owning this 3 bedroom home. This lake property would be great for weekenders or year round living. Bask in the sun, barbeque, or relax on the huge 14' x 33' deck. Enjoy the views from the eat-in kitchen and living room. Entertain family and friends on the spacious lot and finished basement. Included is a dock with two lifts and don't forget the large 2 car garage to store your cars and toys. No matter what your style is you'll love this home for years to come.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$466Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Andy Erselius• Bryan Realty Inc
Bought with Andy Erselius• Bryan Realty Inc
Source:IAR #5455495
Redfin Estimate
$492,185
$247K since sold in September 2018$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 24% lower than the average sale price ($647K) of 6 comparable homes.
LAKEFRONT home at Lake Ponderosa with 72' of frontage just off the west lake! Great opportunity to be ON THE LAKE at a great price! There are several reasons to find pleasure in owning this 3 bedroom home. This lake property would be great for weekenders or year round living. Bask in the sun, barbeque, or relax on the huge 14' x 33' deck. Enjoy the views from the eat-in kitchen and living room. Entertain family and friends on the spacious lot and finished basement. Included is a dock with two lifts and don't forget the large 2 car garage to store your cars and toys. No matter what your style is you'll love this home for years to come.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,668 (−3.6%)
$306,380 + $121,570
$427,950
2024
$3,806 (+3.0%)
$264,770 + $112,880
$377,650
2023
$3,694 (−0.8%)
$264,770 + $112,880
$377,650
2022
$3,724 (+12.4%)
$264,770 + $112,880
$377,650
2021
$3,314 (+1.7%)
$189,120 + $100,640
$289,760
2020
$3,258 (+10.1%)
$189,120 + $100,640
$289,760
2019
$2,960 (+1.2%)
$158,860 + $92,000
$250,860
2018
$2,924 (−1.4%)
$158,860 + $92,000
$250,860
2017
$2,966 (+1.4%)
$132,390 + $88,590
$220,980
2016
$2,924 (+5.6%)
$132,390 + $88,590
$220,980
2015
$2,770 (+11.2%)
$121,040 + $103,180
$224,220
2014
$2,492
$111,580 + $103,180
$214,760
Tax history for 134 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,668 (−3.6%)
$306,380 + $121,570
$427,950
2024
$3,806 (+3.0%)
$264,770 + $112,880
$377,650
2023
$3,694 (−0.8%)
$264,770 + $112,880
$377,650
2022
$3,724 (+12.4%)
$264,770 + $112,880
$377,650
2021
$3,314 (+1.7%)
$189,120 + $100,640
$289,760
2020
$3,258 (+10.1%)
$189,120 + $100,640
$289,760
2019
$2,960 (+1.2%)
$158,860 + $92,000
$250,860
2018
$2,924 (−1.4%)
$158,860 + $92,000
$250,860
2017
$2,966 (+1.4%)
$132,390 + $88,590
$220,980
2016
$2,924 (+5.6%)
$132,390 + $88,590
$220,980
2015
$2,770 (+11.2%)
$121,040 + $103,180
$224,220
2014
$2,492
$111,580 + $103,180
$214,760
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,056
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Prefab
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LAKE PONDEROSA UN 20
Living Sq. Ft: 1,056
Building Sq. Ft: 2,112
Legal Description: LAKE PONDEROSA UNIT 20 PARCEL A LOT 17 & ALL LOT 18
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 572
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,788
Legal Lot Number: 17
Municipality Name: UNION TWP/MONTE SCH/MONTEZUMA
Acres: 0.3165
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Poweshiek County
APN: 3215600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
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Schools
Montezuma Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Montezuma Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
Montezuma High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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