Buchanan County property record for 809 3rd Ave NE, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,932 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0634267006 |
| Primary APN | 0634267006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 809 3RD AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-1311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | UNION S1/2 LOT 2 &ALL LOT 3 BLK 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
809 3rd Ave NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2010.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 809 3RD AVE NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-1311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20101993 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2008R02727 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 809 3RD AVE NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-1311 |
| Document Number | 2020R03755 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R03755 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2741 CROSS COUNTRY CIR, VERONA, WI 53593-9712 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 809 3rd Ave NE was $1,932.
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 | $1,932.00 | $103,330 Land $16,600 Building $86,730 | $103,330 Land $16,600 Building $86,730 |
| 2023 | $1,484.00 | $90,770 Land $14,820 Building $75,950 | $90,770 Land $14,820 Building $75,950 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 809 3rd Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 132 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 132 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 132 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 809 3rd Ave NE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 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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