Buchanan County property record for 600 5th Ave NE, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,353 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,238 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0634433005 |
| Primary APN | 0634433005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,353 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 600 5TH AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SCAR 2ND LOT 10 BLK18 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCAR 2ND |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| 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 | 1749 GOLF COURSE BLVD, 68, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-9191 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021619 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 600 5TH AVE NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2019 |
| Document Number | 2020R03724 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R03724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $79.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13575 LYNAM DR, OMAHA, NE 68138-4408 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $1,238.00 (+14.84%) | $66,220 (+8.49%) Land $16,600 Building $49,620 | $66,220 (+8.49%) Land $16,600 Building $49,620 |
| 2023 | $1,078.00 | $61,040 Land $14,820 Building $46,220 | $61,040 Land $14,820 Building $46,220 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1979–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 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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