From the hardwood floors and built-in china cabinet to the brick wood-burning fireplace, this affordable 2 bedroom is full of charming details. Step through the front foyer featuring a full-length mirror into the spacious living room. Glass paneled French doors separating the living and dining rooms are a nice attraction. The kitchen features an abundance of white cabinets, stove and refrigerator included. Two bedrooms, one with a wall of built-in storage, and full bath are also found on the main floor. A walk-up attic offers great storage space or could easily be finished into additional living space. Walk-out the back door into a large enclosed porch overlooking a nice, easy-to-maintain back yard. Recent major upgrades include furnace and central air 2017, garage door opener 2017, roof 2014, windows 2003 and electrical panel and breakers 2001.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
6,795 sq ftLot Size
$142Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Curtis Martin• RE/MAX Independence Realty
Bought with Kari Penhollow• Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv
Source:NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20173326
Redfin Estimate
$141,260
$25K since sold in November 2022$0 since September
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This home's estimate is 27.8% higher than the average sale price ($111K) of 6 comparable homes.
From the hardwood floors and built-in china cabinet to the brick wood-burning fireplace, this affordable 2 bedroom is full of charming details. Step through the front foyer featuring a full-length mirror into the spacious living room. Glass paneled French doors separating the living and dining rooms are a nice attraction. The kitchen features an abundance of white cabinets, stove and refrigerator included. Two bedrooms, one with a wall of built-in storage, and full bath are also found on the main floor. A walk-up attic offers great storage space or could easily be finished into additional living space. Walk-out the back door into a large enclosed porch overlooking a nice, easy-to-maintain back yard. Recent major upgrades include furnace and central air 2017, garage door opener 2017, roof 2014, windows 2003 and electrical panel and breakers 2001.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,068 (+3.0%)
$20,020 + $97,200
$117,220
2024
$2,008 (+5.9%)
$20,020 + $97,200
$117,220
2023
$1,896 (+3.2%)
$17,870 + $85,400
$103,270
2022
$1,838 (+0.7%)
$14,180 + $73,180
$87,360
2021
$1,826 (+0.8%)
$14,180 + $73,180
$87,360
2020
$1,812 (−5.2%)
$13,000 + $67,320
$80,320
2019
$1,912 (+11.7%)
$13,000 + $67,320
$80,320
2018
$1,712 (−7.9%)
$13,000 + $65,660
$78,660
2017
$1,858 (−0.4%)
$13,000 + $64,500
$77,500
2015
$1,866 (+5.7%)
$7,030 + $75,970
$83,000
2014
$1,766
$7,030 + $75,970
$83,000
Tax history for 209 5th St SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,068 (+3.0%)
$20,020 + $97,200
$117,220
2024
$2,008 (+5.9%)
$20,020 + $97,200
$117,220
2023
$1,896 (+3.2%)
$17,870 + $85,400
$103,270
2022
$1,838 (+0.7%)
$14,180 + $73,180
$87,360
2021
$1,826 (+0.8%)
$14,180 + $73,180
$87,360
2020
$1,812 (−5.2%)
$13,000 + $67,320
$80,320
2019
$1,912 (+11.7%)
$13,000 + $67,320
$80,320
2018
$1,712 (−7.9%)
$13,000 + $65,660
$78,660
2017
$1,858 (−0.4%)
$13,000 + $64,500
$77,500
2015
$1,866 (+5.7%)
$7,030 + $75,970
$83,000
2014
$1,766
$7,030 + $75,970
$83,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 992
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AB CLARK & COMPANYS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 992
Building Sq. Ft: 2,300
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: CLARKS E50' OF N115', LOT 3 & W10' OF E60' OF N105' LOT 3, BLK 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 316
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,795
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: INDEPENDENCE CITY
Acres: 0.156
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 992
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,795 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Buchanan County
APN: 10.04.404.002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Independence Junior Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$135,000 – $163,000
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