Buchanan County property record for 215 4th Ave NW, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,648 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,688 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 0634382007 |
| Primary APN | 0634382007 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,648 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 456 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 456 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 215 4TH AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-1736 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S & M'S 2ND N1/2 LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | S & M'S 2ND |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
215 4th Ave NW is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 4TH AVE NW, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-1736 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 215 4th Ave NW was $2,688 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,688.00 Homeowner's exemption | $169,280 Land $15,830 Building $153,450 | $169,280 Land $15,830 Building $153,450 |
| 2023 | $2,392.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,960 Land $14,130 Building $133,830 | $147,960 Land $14,130 Building $133,830 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 4th Ave NW in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 29, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 93 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 93 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 215 4th Ave NW 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 | 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 | 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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