Buchanan County property record for 121 Main St E, Independence, IA 50644 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
| Square Footage | 4,320 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Lot Size | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Tax Bill | $1,246.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 1004277010 |
|---|
| Building Area | 4,320 sqft Building Perimeter |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor | 1,620 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1876 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Total Buildings |
| Street Address | 121 MAIN ST E |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | COM 20.25'W NW CR BLK 4 S165' E20.25' N165' W TO BEG; & W19'7 OF N15' LOT 5 BLK 4 S&M |
| Legal Subdivision | S & M |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Minor Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Buchanan County records · APN 1004277010
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 119 1ST ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2806 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Refreshed | 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 | $1,246.00 (+13.89%) | $62,190 (-) Land $11,190 Building $51,000 | $62,190 (-) Land $11,190 Building $51,000 |
| 2023 | $1,094.00 | $62,190 Land $11,190 Building $51,000 | $62,190 Land $11,190 Building $51,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Buchanan County (19019C), updated December 29, 2020 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| 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; lenders make the official flood determination.
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