Buchanan County property record for 315 5th Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,336 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,036 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1003159009 |
| Primary APN | 1003159009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,336 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 315 5TH AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-2933 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM SE COR N1/2 LOT 3 BLK 9 SCAR N38.5' W81 ' S48' E81' N TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | SCAR |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4025 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1707 HUNTINGTON RD, WATERLOO, IA 50701-6017 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20122083 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2012R02083 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $2,036.00 (+8.53%) | $108,900 (+16.25%) Land $13,820 Building $95,080 | $108,900 (+16.25%) Land $13,820 Building $95,080 |
| 2024 | $1,876.00 (+12.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,662.00 | $93,680 Land $12,340 Building $81,340 | $93,680 Land $12,340 Building $81,340 |
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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