704 E Benton St, Winterset, IA 50273 Property Records

Madison County property record for 704 E Benton St, Winterset, IA 50273

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1885
Lot Size0.188 acres (8,184 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$100,000 (Sep 2022)
Tax Bill$744 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN820003403040000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN820003403040000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,122 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area660 sqft
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1885
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1885
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,184 sqft (0.188 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 62 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area75 sqft
Patio Area60 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address704 E BENTON ST
CityWINTERSET
StateIA
Zip50273-1322
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 4 BLOCK 3 DANFORTH'S FIRST
Legal SubdivisionDANFORTHS ADD WINTERSET
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionMADISON IA
Township / Civil DivisionWINTERSET
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract60200

Owner

Source: Madison County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2530 195TH TRL, WINTERSET, IA 50273-8216
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 2, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 2, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20222616
Deed Book / Page2022 / 2616
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyMadison County
MunicipalityWinterset City
Unified School DistrictWinterset Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$744.00$43,400 (+14.21%) Land $17,100 Building $26,300$43,400 (+14.21%) Land $17,100 Building $26,300
2024$744.00 (-38.82%)
2023$38,000 Land $11,900 Building $26,100$38,000 Land $11,900 Building $26,100
2022$1,216.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1998)
Most Recent ClaimJun 1998 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding

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

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemWINTERSET MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS
serves 5,428 people · EPA ID IA6171029
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Oct 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 371 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: OmniTel-Interstate Cablevision, Verizon.

Nearby Properties on E Benton St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number