OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2016 for $85K

$158,641

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $671/mo

•

1,860

sq ft

309 SW 5th St, Independence, IA 50644

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

6,880 sq ftLot Size

$85Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Larry Karsten • Ohl Iowa Realty, Inc

Bought with Russell Davis • AWRE, EXP Realty, LLC

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•Source:NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20164136

Redfin Estimate

$158,641

$74K since sold in October 2016$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 26.9% lower than the average sale price ($217K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$241,500
A
3 beds2 baths1,968 sq ft
311 3rd Ave Ave SW, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$188,500
B
3 beds2 baths1,563 sq ft
711 SW 6th St, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$208,500
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,727 sq ft
510 SW 6th Ave, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$240,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,930 sq ft
306 NE 16th Ave, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$225,500
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,960 sq ft
811 SW 9th Ave, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$198,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,069 sq ft
307 SE 7th Ave, Independence, IA 50644

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Market trends in 50644, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.2%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$188K

$82 MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 4 HRS AGO
$194,900
3 beds2 baths1,092 sq ft
709 NE 7th St, Independence, IA 50644
NEW 18 HRS AGO
$205,500
3 beds2 baths1,298 sq ft
2301 Grant Ave, Independence, IA 50644
NEW 19 HRS AGO
$228,000
2 beds2 baths1,462 sq ft
114 Cardinal Court Ct, Independence, IA 50644
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$435,000
3 beds3 baths— sq ft
1749 Golf Course Blvd, Independence, IA 50644
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Sale history for 309 SW 5th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,272 (−1.9%)

$20,920 + $120,030

$140,950

2024

$2,316 (+6.9%)

$20,920 + $120,030

$140,950

2023

$2,166 (+3.2%)

$18,680 + $110,910

$129,590

2022

$2,098 (+0.7%)

$14,820 + $93,860

$108,680

2021

$2,084 (+1.0%)

$14,820 + $93,860

$108,680

2020

$2,064 (−1.5%)

$13,590 + $86,690

$100,280

2019

$2,096 (+7.2%)

$13,590 + $86,690

$100,280

2018

$1,956 (+8.1%)

$13,590 + $83,720

$97,310

2017

$1,810 (−0.3%)

$13,590 + $83,720

$97,310

2015

$1,816 (+6.0%)

$7,350 + $82,090

$89,440

2014

$1,714

$7,350 + $82,090

$89,440

Tax history for 309 SW 5th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,272 (−1.9%)

$20,920 + $120,030

$140,950

2024

$2,316 (+6.9%)

$20,920 + $120,030

$140,950

2023

$2,166 (+3.2%)

$18,680 + $110,910

$129,590

2022

$2,098 (+0.7%)

$14,820 + $93,860

$108,680

2021

$2,084 (+1.0%)

$14,820 + $93,860

$108,680

2020

$2,064 (−1.5%)

$13,590 + $86,690

$100,280

2019

$2,096 (+7.2%)

$13,590 + $86,690

$100,280

2018

$1,956 (+8.1%)

$13,590 + $83,720

$97,310

2017

$1,810 (−0.3%)

$13,590 + $83,720

$97,310

2015

$1,816 (+6.0%)

$7,350 + $82,090

$89,440

2014

$1,714

$7,350 + $82,090

$89,440

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,882 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1949

Sq. Ft.

1,229

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Buchanan County

APN

10.04.403.002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Attached Garage
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 1

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Interior Features
Appliances: Range, Dryer, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Has Basement

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Asphalt

Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size Dimensions: 32 x 99, 32 x 116
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Zoning Description: R-2

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,971

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Independence
Middle Or Junior School: Independence
High School: Independence

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,229
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,882 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Buchanan County
APN: 10.04.403.002

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

East Elementary School

Public K-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi

Independence Junior Senior High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

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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Historical weather

Independence, IA • 50644

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In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$151,000 – $183,000

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Home values near 309 SW 5th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
408 5th Street Southwest, Independence, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2265 Sq. Ft.	$186,863
215 4th Street Southwest, Independence, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2960 Sq. Ft.	$247,952

Address	Redfin Estimate
312 5th Street Southwest, Independence, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 480 Sq. Ft.	$91,917
407 4th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$136,038

Address	Redfin Estimate
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402 4th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2382 Sq. Ft.	$178,604

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