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1507 2ND ST SW

INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,086 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,894 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$163,030 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,790
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$144,450
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$163,030

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.2 mi
M
Independence Junior Senior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Independence Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50644These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,834
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.67 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,940
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,980
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

1507 2nd St Sw measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Buchanan County

How it measures up in Independence 50644

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Independence 50644.

Living area1,086 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,420 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 1507 2nd St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 50644Buchanan County
Living areabigger than1,086 ft²23% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac42% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than197866% of homes67% of homes

About 1507 2nd St Sw

When did 1507 2nd St Sw, Independence, IA last sell?

1507 2nd St Sw, Independence, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1507 2nd St Sw, Independence, IA?

1507 2nd St Sw, Independence, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,086 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 1507 2nd St Sw, Independence, IA built?

1507 2nd St Sw, Independence, IA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1507 2nd St Sw, Independence, IA?

1507 2nd St Sw, Independence, IA is assigned to East Elementary School (elementary); Independence Junior Senior High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Independence Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1507 2nd St Sw, Independence, IA compare to other homes in Independence 50644?

Among the 3,658 homes in Independence 50644, it is bigger than 23% of them (1,086 ft² against a typical 1,420 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1978 against a typical 1962). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1507 2nd St Sw, Independence, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1507 2nd St Sw, Independence, IA was $2,894. The county assessed it at $163,030.

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