Unique Cape Code Home with 3 bedrooms, laundry on 1st floor, office on 1st floor with open kitchen/dining and living room. New Pergo flooring. Large back yard with 14 x 8 wooden deck to enjoy the quiet yard. MOVE-IN READY!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
7,092 sq ftLot Size
$13Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Larry Karsten• Ohl Iowa Realty, Inc
Bought with Joseph Wilson• Vine Valley Real Estate
Wonderful cape cod style home in fantastic location near park, walking trails and schools. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and main floor laundry. Wonderful curb appeal with fresh landscaping out front and composite deck out back with built in bench. Newer shed stays with home. Whole house humidifier was installed 1 year ago and water heater was replaced 2 years ago. This home also offers some hardwood floors.
Public Records
Nov 18, 2013
Sold
$84,500
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,532 (+3.3%)
$19,190 + $145,860
$165,050
2024
$2,450 (+6.4%)
$19,190 + $145,860
$165,050
2023
$2,302 (+3.1%)
$17,130 + $127,960
$145,090
2022
$2,232 (+0.7%)
$13,600 + $101,380
$114,980
2021
$2,216 (+0.9%)
$13,600 + $101,380
$114,980
2020
$2,196 (−0.3%)
$12,470 + $93,640
$106,110
2019
$2,202 (+4.6%)
$12,470 + $93,640
$106,110
2018
$2,106 (+8.3%)
$12,470 + $91,660
$104,130
2017
$1,944 (−0.3%)
$12,470 + $91,660
$104,130
2015
$1,950 (+6.0%)
$6,750 + $88,680
$95,430
2014
$1,840
$6,750 + $88,680
$95,430
Tax history for 408 SW 4th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,532 (+3.3%)
$19,190 + $145,860
$165,050
2024
$2,450 (+6.4%)
$19,190 + $145,860
$165,050
2023
$2,302 (+3.1%)
$17,130 + $127,960
$145,090
2022
$2,232 (+0.7%)
$13,600 + $101,380
$114,980
2021
$2,216 (+0.9%)
$13,600 + $101,380
$114,980
2020
$2,196 (−0.3%)
$12,470 + $93,640
$106,110
2019
$2,202 (+4.6%)
$12,470 + $93,640
$106,110
2018
$2,106 (+8.3%)
$12,470 + $91,660
$104,130
2017
$1,944 (−0.3%)
$12,470 + $91,660
$104,130
2015
$1,950 (+6.0%)
$6,750 + $88,680
$95,430
2014
$1,840
$6,750 + $88,680
$95,430
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1945
Sq. Ft.
1,651
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buchanan County
APN
10.04.260.004
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 Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Range, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Block
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 300
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stone
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: 50 x 132
Lot Size Acres: 0.163
Zoning Description: R-2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,412
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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,651
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Buchanan County
APN: 10.04.260.004
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Independence Junior Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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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
$172,000 – $208,000
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