Buchanan County property record for 812 3rd St NE, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,244 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,482 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0635351009 |
| Primary APN | 0635351009 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,244 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,024 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 812 3RD ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-1923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | MELONES BLK 2 LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELONES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
812 3rd St NE, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2048 JAMESTOWN AVE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-9211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 812 3rd St NE was $2,482 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 | $2,482.00 Homeowner's exemption | $143,740 Land $21,070 Building $122,670 | $143,740 Land $21,070 Building $122,670 |
| 2023 | $2,148.00 | $125,840 Land $18,810 Building $107,030 | $125,840 Land $18,810 Building $107,030 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 812 3rd St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 812 3rd St 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 98% of the US · lower than 82% 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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