Madison County property record for 715 E Benton St, Winterset, IA 50273
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 868 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,016 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 820003502050000 |
| Primary APN | 820003502050000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 868 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 868 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 418 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,820 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 290 sqft |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 715 E BENTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINTERSET |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50273-1321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 BLOCK 2 DANFORTH'S SECOND |
| Legal Subdivision | DANFORTHS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTERSET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 60200 |
715 E Benton St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Madison County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 715 E BENTON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002222 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 715 E BENTON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1321 |
| Document Number | 0000002222 |
| Book / Page | 2026 / 2222 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262222 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 715 E BENTON ST, WINTERSET, IA 50273-1321 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 715 E Benton St was $3,016 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Madison County |
| Municipality | Winterset City |
| Unified School District | Winterset Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,016.00 Homeowner's exemption | $168,300 Land $16,000 Building $152,300 | $168,300 Land $16,000 Building $152,300 |
| 2024 | $3,016.00 | ||
| 2023 | $164,300 Land $11,200 Building $153,100 | $164,300 Land $11,200 Building $153,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,614.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 715 E Benton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 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.
The area around 715 E Benton St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WINTERSET MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS serves 5,428 people · EPA ID IA6171029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 371 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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.
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