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Last sold for $37,500 on Apr 22, 2022

306 MATTHEW ST

INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
0
Baths
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,500 · Apr 22, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$504 (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.$28,120 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,110
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$28,120

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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 · 1.0 mi
M
Independence Junior Senior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.2 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

306 Matthew St 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 70% 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.

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

How 306 Matthew St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 50644Buchanan County
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac40% of homes30% of homes

About 306 Matthew St

When did 306 Matthew St, Independence, IA last sell?

306 Matthew St, Independence, IA last sold on Apr 22, 2022 for $37,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 306 Matthew St, Independence, IA?

306 Matthew St, 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.

What are the property taxes on 306 Matthew St, Independence, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 306 Matthew St, Independence, IA was $504. The county assessed it at $28,120.

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