Buchanan County property record for 620 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,816 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,552 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0634489013 |
| Primary APN | 0634489013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,816 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 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 | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 620 1ST ST E |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-3005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIG S1/2 LOT 8BLK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County records · APN 0634489013
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 620 1ST ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-3005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Property Address | 620 1ST ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-3005 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 2023R01553 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R01553 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Buchanan County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified July 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 | $2,552.00 (+11.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $167,670 (+14.82%) Land $33,630 Building $134,040 | $167,670 (+14.82%) Land $33,630 Building $134,040 |
| 2023 | $2,290.00 Homeowner's exemption | $146,030 Land $30,030 Building $116,000 | $146,030 Land $30,030 Building $116,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Buchanan County (19019C), updated December 29, 2020 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 190199505003, 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 Claims | 5 (1990–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013, river or lake flooding, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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 |
May also be available at this address: Independence Light and Power, AMG Technology Investment Group, Mediacom Communications. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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