Burleigh County property record for 157 Independence Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,772 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $273,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,917 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0890-004-030 |
| Primary APN | 0890-004-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | French |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,772 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 83.5 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 157 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BISMARCK |
| State | ND |
| Zip | 58503-0465 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | JOHN GLEESON LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN GLEESON |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BURLEIGH ND |
| Township / Civil Division | BISMARCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 11101 |
157 Independence Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2018.
Source: Burleigh County records, as of March 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 157 INDEPENDENCE AVE, BISMARCK, ND 58503-0465 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage GATE CITY BANK |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GATE CITY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 873611 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURLEIGH ND |
| Property Address | 157 INDEPENDENCE AVE, BISMARCK, ND 58503-0465 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 874972 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 874972 |
| Name | GATE CITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FARGO, ND 58102 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 13, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURLEIGH ND |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 157 INDEPENDENCE AVE, BISMARCK, ND 58503-0465 |
| Document Number | 873611 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 873611 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 INDEPENDENCE AVE, BISMARCK, ND 58503-0465 |
| Document Number | 873612 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 873612 |
| Name | GATE CITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Independence Ave was $1,917.
Source: Burleigh County assessment roll, as of April 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Burleigh County |
| Municipality | Bismarck City |
| Unified School District | Bismarck Public School District 1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,917.00 | $164,850 Land $31,000 Building $133,850 | $329,700 Land $62,000 Building $267,700 |
| 2023 | $3,758.00 | $160,700 Land $28,000 Building $132,700 | $321,400 Land $56,000 Building $265,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Independence Ave 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 June 5, 2024 · 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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 157 Independence Ave 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 96% of North Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CITY OF BISMARCK serves 72,417 people · EPA ID ND0800080 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 3 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 639 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Cable | 2,000 / 350 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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