Buchanan County property record for 814 3rd Ave NE, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $984 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0634268001 |
| Primary APN | 0634268001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 814 3RD AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-1312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | UNION LOT 10 BLK 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
814 3rd Ave NE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2014.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 814 3RD AVE NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-1312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20143063 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Property Address | 814 3RD AVE NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-1312 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2023R01293 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R01293 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 814 3rd Ave NE was $984 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 | $984.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,530 Land $11,070 Building $52,460 | $63,530 Land $11,070 Building $52,460 |
| 2023 | $742.00 Homeowner's exemption | $56,400 Land $9,880 Building $46,520 | $56,400 Land $9,880 Building $46,520 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 814 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.
The area around 814 3rd Ave 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 |
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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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