Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Residential (General/Single)Residential
$120,387
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 70How 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

309 INDEPENDENCE ST

BAXTER, IA 50028
1
Baths
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$120K
$84K low$156K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$450 (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.$26,310 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,450
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,860
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,310

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyJASPER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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
Baxter Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Baxter High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Baxter Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50028These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.1,647
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,798
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,979
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.59%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

309 Independence 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.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Baxter 50028
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Baxter 50028
  • Older than 89% of homes in Jasper County

What homes are worth in Baxter 50028

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

This home
$89K$659K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Baxter 50028.

How it measures up in Baxter 50028

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baxter 50028.

Estimated value$120,387
CheaperTypical $247,130Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.43 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 309 Independence St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBaxter 50028Jasper County
Estimated valuepricier than$120,3876% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac25% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than190012% of homes11% of homes

About 309 Independence St

How much is 309 Independence St, Baxter, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 309 Independence St, Baxter, IA is $120,387 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $84,478 to $156,296. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 309 Independence St, Baxter, IA last sell?

309 Independence St, Baxter, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 309 Independence St, Baxter, IA?

309 Independence St, Baxter, IA has 1 bathrooms and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 309 Independence St, Baxter, IA built?

309 Independence St, Baxter, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 309 Independence St, Baxter, IA?

309 Independence St, Baxter, IA is assigned to Baxter Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Baxter High School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Baxter Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 309 Independence St, Baxter, IA compare to other homes in Baxter 50028?

Among the 673 homes in Baxter 50028, it is worth more than 6% of them ($120,387 against a typical $247,130), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.43 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1900 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Jasper County, it is worth more than 18% 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 309 Independence St, Baxter, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 309 Independence St, Baxter, IA was $450. The county assessed it at $26,310.

More homes on Independence St

Closest homes

More homes in Baxter 50028

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 309 Independence St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map