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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $138,500 on Dec 30, 2022

209 7TH ST SW

INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
768 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$138,500 · Dec 30, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,570 (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.$137,470 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,750
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$105,720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$120,140
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,470

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.35 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.28
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

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 0.7 mi
M
Independence Junior Senior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.1 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

209 7th 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 96% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% 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 area768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 209 7th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 50644Buchanan County
Living areabigger than768 ft²6% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac46% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than196351% of homes50% of homes

About 209 7th St Sw

When did 209 7th St Sw, Independence, IA last sell?

209 7th St Sw, Independence, IA last sold on Dec 30, 2022 for $138,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 209 7th St Sw, Independence, IA?

209 7th St Sw, Independence, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 768 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 209 7th St Sw, Independence, IA built?

209 7th St Sw, Independence, IA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 209 7th St Sw, Independence, IA?

209 7th 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 209 7th St Sw, Independence, IA compare to other homes in Independence 50644?

Among the 3,659 homes in Independence 50644, it is bigger than 6% of them (768 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1963 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 209 7th St Sw, Independence, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 209 7th St Sw, Independence, IA was $2,570. The county assessed it at $137,470.

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