Buchanan County property record for 619 3rd St SE, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,882 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1003161007 |
| Primary APN | 1003161007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 619 3RD ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-3014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SCAR LOT 4 BLK 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCAR |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4019 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 619 3RD ST SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-3014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20262085 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 619 3RD ST SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-3014 |
| Document Number | 0000002085 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262085 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $26,583.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 619 3RD ST SE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-3014 |
| Document Number | 0000002086, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262086 |
| Name | BANKIOWA |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.53% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $1,882.00 (-4.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $126,240 (+14.99%) Land $21,260 Building $104,980 | $126,240 (+14.99%) Land $21,260 Building $104,980 |
| 2024 | $1,967.00 (+18.64%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,658.00 Homeowner's exemption | $109,780 Land $18,980 Building $90,800 | $109,780 Land $18,980 Building $90,800 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% 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 382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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