Buchanan County property record for 401 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,800 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,464 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1003151001 |
| Primary APN | 1003151001 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Street Address | 401 1ST ST W |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-2508 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | SCAR COM NW COR LOT 1 BLK 1 E66' S90' W66'N 90' TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | SCAR |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14751 GARRYOWEN RD, CASCADE, IA 52033 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Property Address | 401 1ST ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2901 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $6,464.00 (+45.98%) | $222,450 (-) Land $29,940 Building $192,510 | $222,450 (-) Land $29,940 Building $192,510 |
| 2023 | $4,428.00 | $222,450 Land $29,940 Building $192,510 | $222,450 Land $29,940 Building $192,510 |
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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