Buchanan County property record for 113 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,570 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,344 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 1004277006 |
| Primary APN | 1004277006 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,570 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,785 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Street Address | 113 1ST ST E |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-2806 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | COM 83.5'W NW COR LOT 4 BLK 4 S & M S165'W2 1.25' N165' E21.25'TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | S & M |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County records · APN 1004277006
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 244, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-0244 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Buchanan County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,344.00 (+14.68%) | $67,120 (-) Land $11,980 Building $55,140 | $67,120 (-) Land $11,980 Building $55,140 |
| 2023 | $1,172.00 | $67,120 Land $11,980 Building $55,140 | $67,120 Land $11,980 Building $55,140 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Buchanan County (19019C), updated December 29, 2020 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 190199505004, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1979–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 40 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016, other causes, Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 366 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Light and Power | Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LTD Broadband | Fixed Wireless (licensed-by-rule) | 150 / 130 |
May also be available at this address: Independence Light and Power, Mediacom Communications, AMG Technology Investment Group. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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