Buchanan County property record for 1509 3rd St NE, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0635383002 |
| Primary APN | 0635383002 |
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| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1509 3RD ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-2225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | GREEN RIDGE LOT 38 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREEN RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
1509 3rd St NE, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2013.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of November 17, 2023
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1600 1ST ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-3155 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0020132013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2013 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,110 Land $16,110 | $16,110 Land $16,110 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1509 3rd St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1509 3rd St NE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
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| 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 |
May also be available: Nextlink.
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