Buchanan County property record for 160 Main St E, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,482 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 0619207004 |
| Primary APN | 0619207004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 160 MAIN ST E |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-9148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OTTERVILLE PT OF LOT1 ,COM 10'NE OF STONEBL ACKSMITH SHP,SW ATRT ANGLES W/ST. ETC |
| Legal Subdivision | OTTERVILLE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Buchanan County records, as of July 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 160 MAIN ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-9148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Buchanan County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Unified School District | Independence Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,482.00 (+6.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $228,980 (+8.97%) Land $28,000 Building $200,980 | $228,980 (+8.97%) Land $28,000 Building $200,980 |
| 2023 | $2,332.00 Homeowner's exemption | $210,140 Land $27,580 Building $182,560 | $210,140 Land $27,580 Building $182,560 |
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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1999–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Independence Telecommunications Utility, Nextlink, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures