Such a Grand Beauty! This 2 story home boasts spacious 10' ceilings throughout. Not only do you get one living room you get two plus a fireplace! Dining room with tile flooring, kitchen with newer cabinetry and all GE slate appliances included. Upstairs offers 4 large bedrooms 2 full baths plus an upstairs laundry room. Updates include newer windows, boiler, central air, plumbing and most electrical. New shingles in 2019. Exterior offers a great wrap around porch, double detached garage, shed, landscaping and all of this sitting on a large corner lot. This is one to see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$90Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jason Strelow• Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv
Bought with Angie Andersen• Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv
Enjoy the summer evenings on the wrap around porch of this majestic 2 story home on a double lot in a close-in SW Independence neighborhood. Located on a extra large corner lot surrounded by other time period beauties. Four bedrooms & 2 baths, laundry area & walk up attic on the second floor. Main level has custom kitchen, dining area, living room, office, half bath & game room for the kids. The owner has spared no expense in the remodeling of this grand home. Updates include new windows, boiler with central air, plumbing & most electrical. Original fireplace has been capped. New appliances in 2014 are included, range/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, disposal, water conditioner, washer & dryer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,430 (+3.2%)
$46,050 + $277,790
$323,840
2024
$5,264 (+13.5%)
$46,050 + $277,790
$323,840
2023
$4,636 (+3.2%)
$41,110 + $240,160
$281,270
2022
$4,494 (−7.8%)
$32,630 + $189,890
$222,520
2021
$4,872 (+0.7%)
$32,630 + $189,890
$222,520
2020
$4,836 (+1.6%)
$29,910 + $184,420
$214,330
2019
$4,762 (+4.3%)
$29,910 + $184,420
$214,330
2018
$4,566 (+10.8%)
$29,910 + $176,870
$206,780
2017
$4,120 (+58.8%)
$29,910 + $176,870
$206,780
2015
$2,594 (+5.9%)
$16,180 + $167,910
$184,090
2014
$2,450
$16,180 + $107,920
$124,100
Tax history for 311 SW 3 St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,430 (+3.2%)
$46,050 + $277,790
$323,840
2024
$5,264 (+13.5%)
$46,050 + $277,790
$323,840
2023
$4,636 (+3.2%)
$41,110 + $240,160
$281,270
2022
$4,494 (−7.8%)
$32,630 + $189,890
$222,520
2021
$4,872 (+0.7%)
$32,630 + $189,890
$222,520
2020
$4,836 (+1.6%)
$29,910 + $184,420
$214,330
2019
$4,762 (+4.3%)
$29,910 + $184,420
$214,330
2018
$4,566 (+10.8%)
$29,910 + $176,870
$206,780
2017
$4,120 (+58.8%)
$29,910 + $176,870
$206,780
2015
$2,594 (+5.9%)
$16,180 + $167,910
$184,090
2014
$2,450
$16,180 + $107,920
$124,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1880
Sq. Ft.
3,940
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buchanan County
APN
10.04.261.001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size Dimensions: 132 x 132
Lot Size Acres: 0.4
Zoning Description: R-2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,418
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: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,940
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1880
County: Buchanan County
APN: 10.04.261.001
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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In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
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