Buchanan County property record for 717 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 856 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,346 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1003176002 |
| Primary APN | 1003176002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 856 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 214 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 214 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 717 1ST ST E |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-3006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM SE COR LOT 3 BLK4 SCAR S55' E82.5'N55' W82.5' TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | SCAR |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMNER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County records · APN 1003176002
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2189 DOUBLE L DR, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-9658 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 08, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20222741 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,346.00 (+2.44%) | $77,050 (+14.76%) Land $3,090 Building $73,960 | $77,050 (+14.76%) Land $3,090 Building $73,960 |
| 2023 | $1,314.00 | $67,140 Land $2,760 Building $64,380 | $67,140 Land $2,760 Building $64,380 |
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 |
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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