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$95,915$79 / 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 78How 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

509 5TH ST SW

INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,212 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$96K
$75K low$117K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,622 (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.$116,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,620
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$91,180
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$116,440

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.0.09
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 · 0.4 mi
M
Independence Junior Senior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.9 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

509 5th 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.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Independence 50644
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Independence 50644
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Among the smallest lots in Independence 50644
  • Older than 69% of homes in Independence 50644

What homes are worth in Independence 50644

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

This home
$67K$630K

This home is worth more than 8% 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$95,915
CheaperTypical $212,849Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$79
CheaperTypical $158Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,212 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,426 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 509 5th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 50644Buchanan County
Estimated valuepricier than$95,9158% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$799% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,212 ft²33% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than193031% of homes33% of homes

About 509 5th St Sw

How much is 509 5th St Sw, Independence, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 5th St Sw, Independence, IA is $95,915 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $74,556 to $117,274. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 5th St Sw, Independence, IA last sell?

509 5th St Sw, Independence, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 5th St Sw, Independence, IA?

509 5th St Sw, Independence, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,212 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 509 5th St Sw, Independence, IA built?

509 5th St Sw, Independence, IA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 5th St Sw, Independence, IA?

509 5th 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 509 5th St Sw, Independence, IA compare to other homes in Independence 50644?

Among the 3,658 homes in Independence 50644, it is worth more than 8% of them ($95,915 against a typical $212,849), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($79 against a typical $158), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,212 ft² against a typical 1,426 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1930 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Buchanan County, it is worth more than 10% 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 509 5th St Sw, Independence, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 5th St Sw, Independence, IA was $1,622. The county assessed it at $116,440.

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