Buchanan County property record for 305 8th St SE, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 5.78 acres (251,777 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 1003351001 |
| Primary APN | 1003351001 |
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| Lot Area | 251,777 sqft (5.78 acres) |
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| Street Address | 305 8TH ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Legal Description | 3-88-9N OF RIV SW SWEXC PCLYING E OF E LINE 7THAVE SE |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County records, as of November 17, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 331 1ST ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2814 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 0019943273 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Buchanan County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence Community School District (PK - 12) |
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 | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1979–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 40 |
| 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 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 208 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Independence Telecommunications Utility Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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