Buchanan County property record for 816 3rd St NE, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,020 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0635351010 |
| Primary APN | 0635351010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 816 3RD ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-1923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MELONES BLK 2 LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELONES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Buchanan County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 67, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-0067 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage WASHINGTON STATE BANK |
| Apr 11, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 2017R01134 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Property Address | 816 3RD ST NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-1923 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2018R01888 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R01888 |
| Name | WASHINGTON STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 816 3RD ST NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-1923 |
| Document Number | 2017R01134 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R01134 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 317 WILCOX PI NE, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-2211 |
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 | $2,020.00 | $116,430 (+15.44%) Land $21,070 Building $95,360 | $116,430 (+15.44%) Land $21,070 Building $95,360 |
| 2024 | $2,020.00 (+9.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,838.00 | $100,860 Land $18,810 Building $82,050 | $100,860 Land $18,810 Building $82,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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