Buchanan County property record for 131 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,516 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,802 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1004277030 |
| Primary APN | 1004277030 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,516 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 131 3RD AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-2811 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | 04-88-09S & M S75' OF E57' 2 LOT 8 BLK 4 |
| Legal Range | 9W |
| Legal Township | 88N |
| Legal Section | 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | S & M |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
131 3rd Ave SE, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 215, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-0215 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242289 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 131 3rd Ave SE was $1,802.
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 | $1,802.00 | $86,890 Land $25,700 Building $61,190 | $86,890 Land $25,700 Building $61,190 |
| 2023 | $1,498.00 | $86,890 Land $25,700 Building $61,190 | $86,890 Land $25,700 Building $61,190 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 3rd Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1979–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 40 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · Severe Storms 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.
The area around 131 3rd Ave SE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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