Buchanan County property record for 900 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644
| Property Type | General Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 15,150 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,002 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0633482005 |
| Primary APN | 0633482005 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 15,150 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 15,150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Street Address | 900 1ST ST W |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50644-2334 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > General Industrial |
| Legal Description | DEPOT GRDS BLK 3 LOTS 1-9 & BLK 6 LOTS 1-2- 3 & LAND LYING W BLK6 LOTS 1-2-3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-9 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCHANAN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
900 1st St W, an industrial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2021.
Source: Buchanan County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 FRELINGHUYSEN AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07114-1749 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000772 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 900 1st St W was $5,002.
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 | $5,002.00 | $208,210 Land $52,350 Building $155,860 | $208,210 Land $52,350 Building $155,860 |
| 2023 | $5,540.00 | $208,210 Land $52,350 Building $155,860 | $208,210 Land $52,350 Building $155,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 900 1st St W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 93 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 93 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 93 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · 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 900 1st St W 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 169 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Independence Telecommunications Utility Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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