Buchanan County property record for 512 4th St SE, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,880 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,802 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1003160006 |
| Primary APN | 1003160006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,880 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 512 4TH ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-2915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | COM 98'W SE COR LOT 5 BLK 10 SCAR N TO N LN LOT 6 W TO NW COR STO W BEG, E TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | SCAR |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 139 MONROE ST, WATERLOO, IA 50703-4207 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,802.00 (+13.33%) | $103,350 (+14.9%) Land $24,590 Building $78,760 | $103,350 (+14.9%) Land $24,590 Building $78,760 |
| 2023 | $1,590.00 | $89,950 Land $21,950 Building $68,000 | $89,950 Land $21,950 Building $68,000 |
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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