Buchanan County property record for 115 Main St E, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,074 sqft · built 1876 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,546 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 1004277007 |
| Primary APN | 1004277007 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,074 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,785 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1876 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Street Address | 115 MAIN ST E |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Description | COM 61'10 W NW LOT 4B LK 4 S & M'S S165'W21 .25' N165' E TOPOB |
| Legal Subdivision | S & M'S |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4B |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Buchanan County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1502 CARRIE AVE SW, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2724 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026961 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 115 MAIN ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644 |
| Document Number | 0000000961 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.961 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $15,271.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 1502 CARRIE AVE SW, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2724 |
Source: Buchanan County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,546.00 (+0.78%) | $76,550 (-) Land $11,430 Building $65,120 | $76,550 (-) Land $11,430 Building $65,120 |
| 2024 | $1,534.00 (+14.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,342.00 | $76,550 Land $11,430 Building $65,120 | $76,550 Land $11,430 Building $65,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 29, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | INDEPENDENCE WATER DEPT serves 6,064 people · EPA ID IA1037070 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Independence Telecommunications Utility Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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