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$91,129$120 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $90,000 on May 12, 2014

307 8TH AVE SW

INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
758 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
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

$91K
$72K low$110K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,000 · May 12, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,992 (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.$117,460 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,130
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$104,330
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,490
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$117,460

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyBUCHANAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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(3)

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 · 0.2 mi
M
Independence Junior Senior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.8 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

307 8th Ave 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.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Independence 50644
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Independence 50644
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Independence 50644
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Buchanan County

What homes are worth in Independence 50644

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$67K$648K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Independence 50644.

How it measures up in Independence 50644

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

Estimated value$91,129
CheaperTypical $212,079Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$120
CheaperTypical $158Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area758 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,426 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 307 8th Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 50644Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$91,1296% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12030% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than758 ft²4% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac6% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than195241% of homes42% of homes

About 307 8th Ave Sw

How much is 307 8th Ave Sw, Independence, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 307 8th Ave Sw, Independence, IA is $91,129 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $72,337 to $109,921. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 307 8th Ave Sw, Independence, IA last sell?

307 8th Ave Sw, Independence, IA last sold on May 12, 2014 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 307 8th Ave Sw, Independence, IA?

307 8th Ave Sw, Independence, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 758 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 307 8th Ave Sw, Independence, IA built?

307 8th Ave Sw, Independence, IA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 307 8th Ave Sw, Independence, IA?

307 8th Ave 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 307 8th Ave Sw, Independence, IA compare to other homes in Independence 50644?

Among the 3,659 homes in Independence 50644, it is worth more than 6% of them ($91,129 against a typical $212,079), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($120 against a typical $158), it is bigger than 4% of them (758 ft² against a typical 1,426 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1952 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 8% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 307 8th Ave Sw, Independence, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 307 8th Ave Sw, Independence, IA was $1,992. The county assessed it at $117,460.

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