Buchanan County property record for 208 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,528 sqft · built 1876 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,520 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 0634462010 |
| Primary APN | 0634462010 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 3,528 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,764 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1876 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Street Address | 208 1ST ST E |
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| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-2813 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | S & M'S W1/4 LOT 6BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | S & M'S |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 1ST ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2813 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20204385 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 208 1ST ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2813 |
| Document Number | 2020R04385 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R04385 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $108.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 212 1ST ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2813 |
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 | $1,520.00 (+20.06%) | $73,250 (-) Land $11,540 Building $61,710 | $73,250 (-) Land $11,540 Building $61,710 |
| 2023 | $1,266.00 | $73,250 Land $11,540 Building $61,710 | $73,250 Land $11,540 Building $61,710 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 132 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 132 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018 · river or lake 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 | 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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