Buchanan County property record for 1643 Lawrence Ave, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,277 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 4.4 acres (191,664 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,058 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0602200006 |
| Primary APN | 0602200006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,277 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 870 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,186 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 191,664 sqft (4.4 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1643 LAWRENCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-9225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2-89-9N540' OF S805' OFE400' NE1/4 |
| Legal Range | 9W |
| Legal Township | 89N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Buchanan County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1643 LAWRENCE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-9225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK IOWA |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage BANKIOWA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20123645 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Property Address | 1643 LAWRENCE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-9225 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2022R01116 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022R01116 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Property Address | 1643 LAWRENCE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-9225 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2017R02889 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R02889 |
| Name | BANKIOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 73 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2023 |
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 | $2,058.00 (+12.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $200,200 (+16.28%) Land $58,000 Building $142,200 | $200,200 (+16.28%) Land $58,000 Building $142,200 |
| 2023 | $1,834.00 Homeowner's exemption | $172,170 Land $46,460 Building $125,710 | $172,170 Land $46,460 Building $125,710 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
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