159 N Cortez Dr, #159, Margate (Pompano Beach), FL 33068 Property Records

Broward County property record for 159 N Cortez Dr, #159, Margate, FL 33068

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	1 bd · 140 sqft · built 2010
Lot Size	0.114 acres (4,985 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$480,000 (Dec 2024)
Tax Bill	$9,105 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2023 Sale Aug 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`49-42-06-CN-1590`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`49-42-06-CN-1590`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	140 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	4,964 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2010
Effective Year Built	Effective 2011
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Lot Area	4,985 sqft (0.114 acres)
View / Lot	Interior

Location & Zoning

Street Address	159 N CORTEZ DR, 159
City	POMPANO BEACH
State	FL
Zip	33068
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	RVRP
Legal Description	AZTEC RV RESORT, LAND CONDO UNIT 159 PER CDO CIN# 109763681
Legal Range	42E
Legal Township	49S
Legal Section	06
Legal Subdivision	AZTEC RV RESORT, LAND CONDO
Jurisdiction	BROWARD FL
Township / Civil Division	CORAL SPRINGS-MARGATE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	20502

Owner

159 N Cortez Dr, #159 is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2025.

Source: Broward County records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	159 N CORTEZ DR, 159, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33068
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Life Estate

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 15, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer TRI COUNTY TITLE AGENCY, TRI COUNTY T&E INC
Aug 15, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer TRI COUNTY TITLE AGENCY, TRI COUNTY T&E INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 24, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 24, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 15, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2024119970527
Last Transfer Date	Jan 7, 2025
Transfer Doc	0119987743
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BROWARD FL
Recording Date	Aug 15, 2023
Property Address	159 N CORTEZ DRIVE CIRCLE L, MARGATE, FL 33068-1922
Document Number	0119043656
Map Reference	MB 47594 PG 985
Instrument Date	Aug 15, 2023
Instrument	119043656
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 29, 2024
Title Company	TRI COUNTY TITLE AGENCY, TRI COUNTY T&E INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,800.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 97, LADY LAKE, FL 32158-0097

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3315 WILLIAMS BLVD SW # 329, 329, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-1478

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BROWARD FL
Recording Date	Aug 15, 2023
Property Address	159 N CORTEZ DRIVE CIRCLE L, MARGATE, FL 33068-1922
Document Number	0119043360
Map Reference	MB 47594 PG 985
Instrument Date	Aug 15, 2023
Instrument	119043360
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 29, 2024
Title Company	TRI COUNTY TITLE AGENCY, TRI COUNTY T&E INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,260.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1 SUNDIAL CIRB, MARGATE, FL 33068

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 97, LADY LAKE, FL 32158-0097

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 N Cortez Dr, #159 was $9,105, up 19.8% from the year before.

Source: Broward County assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	Broward County
Municipality	Margate City
Unified School District	Broward County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$343,640 (-17.71%) Land $295,420 Building $48,220	$343,640 (-17.71%) Land $295,420 Building $48,220
2025	$9,105.00 (+19.76%)	$417,600 Land $268,110 Building $149,490	$417,600 Land $268,110 Building $149,490
2024	$7,603.00 (+125.07%)
2023	$3,378.00 (+29.52%)	$253,880 (+50.42%) Land $253,880	$253,880 (+50.42%) Land $253,880
2022	$2,608.00	$168,780 Land $168,780	$168,780 Land $168,780

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 N Cortez Dr, #159 in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 33 policies
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	33 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	44 (1979–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA	6 of 44
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2022 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Hurricane Irma, Sep 2017 · 2 claims Hurricane Wilma, Oct 2005 · 6 claims Hurricane Irene, Oct 1999 · 3 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 159 N Cortez Dr, #159 is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 90% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.05% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF MARGATE serves 62,254 people · EPA ID FL4060845
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	May 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	33 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: Breezeline.

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