Buchanan County property record for 706 6th St NE, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 914 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,236 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage Jun 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0634435009 |
| Primary APN | 0634435009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 914 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 706 6TH ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-2025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SCAR 2ND LOT 9 BLK 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCAR 2ND |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
706 6th St NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2014.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 706 6TH ST NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANKIOWA |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANK IOWA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20142382 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Property Address | 706 6TH ST NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2025 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2017R03951 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R03951 |
| Name | BANKIOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 72 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Property Address | 706 6TH ST NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2025 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2019R01767 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019R01767 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 706 6th St NE was $1,236 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,236.00 Homeowner's exemption | $100,640 Land $16,600 Building $84,040 | $100,640 Land $16,600 Building $84,040 |
| 2023 | $1,272.00 Homeowner's exemption | $87,980 Land $14,820 Building $73,160 | $87,980 Land $14,820 Building $73,160 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 706 6th St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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.
The area around 706 6th St NE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 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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