Buchanan County property record for 323 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,440 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $82,500 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,114 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1004278006 |
| Primary APN | 1004278006 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 7,440 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 323 1ST ST E |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-2814 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | S & M E3/4 LOT 2 BLK5 |
| Legal Subdivision | S & M |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| 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 | 2251 POPLAR ST, CORALVILLE, IA 52241-3614 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006867 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2005R00898 |
| 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 | $4,114.00 (+43.55%) | $166,420 (-) Land $33,750 Building $132,670 | $166,420 (-) Land $33,750 Building $132,670 |
| 2023 | $2,866.00 | $166,420 Land $33,750 Building $132,670 | $166,420 Land $33,750 Building $132,670 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Independence Telecommunications Utility Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 250 / 25 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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