Location, updates, and charm- This one has it all! Situated directly across the street from a park, this beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home may be the perfect fit for you. Step inside to find new flooring throughout and a completely remodeled kitchen featuring new stainless steel appliances, new cabinetry, a center island, and a convenient pass through breakfast bar to the dining room. The extensive list of improvements continues with new house wrap and siding, new windows, new exterior doors, new deck, new patio, and a new water heater. the HVAC system has been professionally inspected and the duct work has been cleaned. Additionally there is a detached garage and a spacious yard. Located just 30 minutes from Waterloo and 45 minutes from Cedar Rapids this home offers small town living with easy access to surrounding communities. With so many updates already completed, all that's left to do is move in!
An open front porch welcomes you to this affordable 2-story sitting on a corner lot convenient to downtown and the new aquatic center. The main floor offers an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room and spacious living area with semi-open staircase. You will find 3 roomy bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. Nice original woodwork, fresh paint and some new flooring throughout. The exterior boasts vinyl siding, a newer steel roof and a detached garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,986 (+7.8%)
$14,920 + $111,390
$126,310
2025
$1,842 (+3.0%)
$14,920 + $91,360
$106,280
2024
$1,788 (+10.5%)
$14,920 + $91,360
$106,280
2023
$1,618 (+3.1%)
$13,320 + $78,640
$91,960
2022
$1,570 (+0.6%)
$10,570 + $63,990
$74,560
2021
$1,560 (+0.8%)
$10,570 + $63,990
$74,560
2020
$1,548 (+1.7%)
$9,610 + $59,010
$68,620
2019
$1,522 (+10.1%)
$9,610 + $59,010
$68,620
2018
$1,383 (−3.0%)
$9,610 + $56,520
$66,130
2017
$1,426 (−0.4%)
$9,610 + $50,000
$59,610
2015
$1,432 (+5.6%)
$5,720 + $58,000
$63,720
2014
$1,356
$5,720 + $58,000
$63,720
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,754 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1910
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,412
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,412
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buchanan County
APN
10.03.159.006
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
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 102° 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Independence, IA • 50644
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Independence. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 409 3rd St St SE
$184,004
$4 over list price of $184K
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