Hendry County property record for 720 Cortez St, Clewiston, FL 33440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,972 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 3-34-43-01-010-0142-0040 |
| Primary APN | 3-34-43-01-010-0142-0040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,856 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 284 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 284 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Screened Aluminum Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 536 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 98 sqft |
| Utility Building | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 33133 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 720 CORTEZ ST |
| City | CLEWISTON |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33440-2508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CL-R1B |
| Legal Description | CLEWISTON BLK 142 LOTS 8-9 |
| Legal Range | 34 |
| Legal Township | 43 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLEWISTON RAILROAD TRACTS |
| Legal Block | 142 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HENDRY FL |
| Township / Civil Division | CLEWISTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
720 Cortez St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Hendry County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 CORTEZ ST, CLEWISTON, FL 33440-2508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201410727 |
| Deed Book / Page | 886 / 342 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0010801186 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 720 Cortez St was $1,972.
Source: Hendry County assessment roll, as of December 8, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Hendry County |
| Municipality | Clewiston City |
| Unified School District | Hendry County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,972.00 | $123,506 | $211,487 Land $39,825 Building $171,662 |
| 2023 | $1,802.00 (+10.69%) | $116,529 (+3%) | $214,313 (+13.82%) Land $39,825 Building $174,488 |
| 2022 | $1,628.00 | $113,135 | $188,291 Land $39,825 Building $148,466 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 Cortez St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 5, 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 64 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 64 in force |
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 risk around 720 Cortez St is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF CLEWISTON serves 9,643 people · EPA ID FL5260053 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from UNITED STATES SUGAR CORP. WTP |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 10 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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