Buchanan County property record for 117 14th Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Dec 2018 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1003252011 |
| Primary APN | 1003252011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 117 14TH AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-3127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUNNYSIDE LOT 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYSIDE |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County records, as of November 17, 2023
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 14TH AVE SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-3127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK IOWA |
| Dec 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANK IOWA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Property Address | 117 14TH AVE SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-3127 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2020R04841 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R04841 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 192 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Property Address | 117 14TH AVE SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-3127 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2018R03583 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R03583 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2034 |
Source: Buchanan County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2023
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $184,730 Land $27,300 Building $157,430 | $184,730 Land $27,300 Building $157,430 |
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 · 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 | 5 (1990–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | 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 139 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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