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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $239,000 on Oct 10, 2022

INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,040 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2022
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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.$239,000 · Oct 10, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,058 (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.$377,670 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,730
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$348,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$326,910
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$377,670

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
71
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
59
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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.0.21
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.

M
Independence Junior Senior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.1 mi
E
East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 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%

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How this home compares

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 82% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Buchanan County
  • Among the newest 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.

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,426 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built2022
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 50644Buchanan County
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²20% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac27% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than2022almost all homesalmost all homes

About

When did , Independence, IA last sell?

, Independence, IA last sold on Oct 10, 2022 for $239,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Independence, IA?

, Independence, IA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was , Independence, IA built?

, Independence, IA was built in 2022, making it 4 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve , Independence, IA?

, Independence, IA is assigned to Independence Junior Senior High School (middle), rated C; East Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Independence Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Independence, IA compare to other homes in Independence 50644?

Among the 3,659 homes in Independence 50644, it is bigger than 20% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,426 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2022 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 , Independence, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Independence, IA was $7,058. The county assessed it at $377,670.

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