Buchanan County property record for 506 3rd St SE, Independence, IA 50644 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 1,382 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $117,500 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,310.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 1003156007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,382 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 416 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 416 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 506 3RD ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-2911 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SCAR LOT 7 BLK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCAR |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Minor Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County records · APN 1003156007
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1771 GOLF COURSE BLVD, 6, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-9271 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 03, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 03, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance BANK IOWA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 03, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 03, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 03, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20211657 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Recording Date | May 03, 2021 |
| Property Address | 506 3RD ST SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2911 |
| Document Number | 2021R01657 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R01657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1771 GOLF COURSE BLVD LOT 6, 6, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-9271 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Property Address | 506 3RD ST SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2911 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202020R00031 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 03, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202020R00031 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
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| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Buchanan County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,310.00 (+13.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $145,620 (+16.04%) Land $21,070 Building $124,550 | $145,620 (+16.04%) Land $21,070 Building $124,550 |
| 2023 | $2,040.00 Homeowner's exemption | $125,490 Land $18,810 Building $106,680 | $125,490 Land $18,810 Building $106,680 |
506 3rd St SE is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Buchanan County (19019C), updated December 29, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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