Buchanan County property record for 600 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $46,233 (Dec 2000) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 0634337005 |
| Primary APN | 0634337005 |
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| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.139 acres) |
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| Street Address | 600 1ST ST E |
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| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-3005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | BULLS W95' LOT 10BLK12 |
| Legal Subdivision | BULLS |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 331 1ST ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2814 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0020003979 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Buchanan County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,840 Land $22,840 | $22,840 Land $22,840 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 29, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 132 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 132 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018 · river or lake 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 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Independence Light and Power Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| LTD Broadband Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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