Buchanan County property record for 310 5th Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,840 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,220 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1003160003 |
| Primary APN | 1003160003 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,840 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,540 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 310 5TH AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-2934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SCAR N85.5' LOTS 7-8& S47' LOTS 1-2 BLK10 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCAR |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2,7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Shellito, Dr. Judd C. and Margaret S. Clarke, House listed 1997 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 96001588 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 310 5TH AVE SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2934 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001708 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $4,220.00 (+4.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $280,220 (+15.33%) Land $48,160 Building $232,060 | $280,220 (+15.33%) Land $48,160 Building $232,060 |
| 2023 | $4,024.00 Homeowner's exemption | $242,970 Land $43,000 Building $199,970 | $242,970 Land $43,000 Building $199,970 |
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 | 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 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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