Buchanan County property record for 2597 Postel Ave, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 5.21 acres (226,948 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,584 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1121400017 |
| Primary APN | 1121400017 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 226,948 sqft (5.21 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2597 POSTEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-9353 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 21-88-08BEG 16.5'W SW COR SEW185.8' NW117. 6'NW499.4' NE384.2'NE 249.5' NE188.1' NE164 .8' S250' W16.5' S676 .5' TO POB EX PA |
| Legal Range | 8W |
| Legal Township | 88N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LIBERTY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1088 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
2597 Postel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2597 POSTEL AVE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-9353 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2597 Postel Ave was $2,584.
Source: Buchanan County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Unified School District | East Buchanan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,584.00 | $211,190 Land $57,000 Building $154,190 | $211,190 Land $57,000 Building $154,190 |
| 2023 | $2,160.00 | $175,200 Land $49,570 Building $125,630 | $175,200 Land $49,570 Building $125,630 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2597 Postel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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.
Wildfire risk around 2597 Postel Ave is low, with 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire.
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