Buchanan County property record for 606 3rd St SE, Independence, IA 50644 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $77,500 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,238 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1003157010 |
| Primary APN | 1003157010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,160 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 606 3RD ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-3015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CARVERS PLACE REPLATB LK 6 SCAR E58'LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARVERS PLACE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County records · APN 1003157010
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 606 3RD ST SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-3015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 03, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WCF FINANCIAL BANK |
| Sep 05, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
| Sep 05, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008321 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Property Address | 606 3RD ST SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-3015 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 05, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2023R00303 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 03, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R00303 |
| Name | WCF FINANCIAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Property Address | 606 3RD ST SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-3015 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2017R02985 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 05, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R02985 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 05, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Sep 05, 2022 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.5% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 05, 2017 |
| Property Address | 606 3RD ST SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-3015 |
| Document Number | 2017R02984 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R02984 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 606 3RD ST SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-3015 |
| Document Number | 2017R02986 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 05, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R02986 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 72 Months |
| Due | Sep 05, 2023 |
Source: Buchanan County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified August 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 | $2,238.00 (+10.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $128,870 (+13.76%) Land $13,910 Building $114,960 | $128,870 (+13.76%) Land $13,910 Building $114,960 |
| 2023 | $2,024.00 Homeowner's exemption | $113,280 Land $12,420 Building $100,860 | $113,280 Land $12,420 Building $100,860 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Buchanan County (19019C), updated December 29, 2020 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 190199505004, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1979–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 40 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016, other causes, Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 382 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Independence Light and Power | Cable | 250 / 25 |
| LTD Broadband | Fixed Wireless (licensed-by-rule) | 150 / 130 |
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