OFF MARKET

Off market jan 2020 for $57K

$156,271

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,096/mo

•

2,030

sq ft

609 5th Ave. S.w., Independence, IA 50644

About this home

This charming Cape Code desperately needs attention, but what potential. The home is much larger than it appears from the street. Lots of windows provide tons of natural light and several built-in shelves and cupboards are found throughout the home. The main floor offers a spacious living room/dining room combo, eat-in kitchen, den with built-in desk, full bath and a corner bedroom with his and her closets. Convenient laundry hookups are found just inside the back door. Some remodeling has been started on the 2nd floor which features the original hardwood floors, 3 large bedrooms and a full bath. A full basement provides great storage space. Property is being sold in “as is” condition, but a little sweat equity will go a long way to transform this into a cozy, comfortable home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

7,920 sq ftLot Size

$77Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Curtis Martin • RE/MAX Independence Realty

Bought with Tyler Rasmussen • EPM, Iowa

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•Source:NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20196182

Redfin Estimate

$156,271

$99K since sold in January 2020$2,000 since October

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Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 22.8% lower than the average sale price ($202K) 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 SEP 25, 2026
$130,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,415 sq ft
107 NW 3rd Ave Ave, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$125,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,883 sq ft
505 SW 5th Ave, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$269,500
D
4 beds3 baths1,762 sq ft
208 SE 7th Ave, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$240,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,930 sq ft
306 NE 16th Ave, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$208,500
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,727 sq ft
510 SW 6th Ave, Independence, IA 50644

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Market trends in 50644, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

96.2%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$190K

$11K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 1 DAY AGO
$240,000
2 beds2 baths1,654 sq ft
606 SW 9th Ave. Ave, Independence, IA 50644
3D WALKTHROUGH
$227,000
2 beds2 baths1,480 sq ft
178 Goldfinch Ct, Independence, IA 50644
$114,900
1 bed1.5 baths939 sq ft
204 6th Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644
3D WALKTHROUGH
$259,900
3 beds3.5 baths2,444 sq ft
213 SE 6th Ave, Independence, IA 50644
$219,900
2 beds2 baths1,426 sq ft
118 Cardinal Ct, Independence, IA 50644
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Sale history for 609 5th Ave. S.w.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,270 (+8.2%)

$20,930 + $168,960

$189,890

2025

$3,022 (+3.2%)

$20,930 + $164,950

$185,880

2024

$2,928 (+4.9%)

$20,930 + $164,950

$185,880

2023

$2,790 (+3.2%)

$18,690 + $142,400

$161,090

2022

$2,704 (+72.4%)

$14,830 + $122,620

$137,450

2021

$1,568 (−42.9%)

$14,830 + $122,620

$137,450

2020

$2,746 (+1.6%)

$13,600 + $63,990

$77,590

2019

$2,704 (+4.5%)

$13,600 + $63,990

$77,590

2018

$2,588 (+8.6%)

$13,600 + $112,360

$125,960

2017

$2,384 (−0.3%)

$13,600 + $112,360

$125,960

2015

$2,390 (+5.8%)

$7,350 + $107,670

$115,020

2014

$2,258

$7,350 + $107,670

$115,020

Tax history for 609 5th Ave. S.w.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,270 (+8.2%)

$20,930 + $168,960

$189,890

2025

$3,022 (+3.2%)

$20,930 + $164,950

$185,880

2024

$2,928 (+4.9%)

$20,930 + $164,950

$185,880

2023

$2,790 (+3.2%)

$18,690 + $142,400

$161,090

2022

$2,704 (+72.4%)

$14,830 + $122,620

$137,450

2021

$1,568 (−42.9%)

$14,830 + $122,620

$137,450

2020

$2,746 (+1.6%)

$13,600 + $63,990

$77,590

2019

$2,704 (+4.5%)

$13,600 + $63,990

$77,590

2018

$2,588 (+8.6%)

$13,600 + $112,360

$125,960

2017

$2,384 (−0.3%)

$13,600 + $112,360

$125,960

2015

$2,390 (+5.8%)

$7,350 + $107,670

$115,020

2014

$2,258

$7,350 + $107,670

$115,020

*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

1.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,928 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

2,030

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Buchanan County

APN

10.04.405.007

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Steam

Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplace Features: None

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Block, Unfinished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof: Shingle, Asphalt

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl 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: 60' x 132'
Lot Size Acres: 0.182
Zoning Description: R-2

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,900

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: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,030
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,928 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Buchanan County
APN: 10.04.405.007

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

East Elementary School

Public K-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi

Independence Junior Senior High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Estimated sale price

$149,000 – $180,000

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3D WALKTHROUGH

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Home values near 609 5th Ave. S.w.

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
713 5th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 1 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2569 Sq. Ft.	$271,206
600 5th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1553 Sq. Ft.	$208,162
615 5th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1160 Sq. Ft.	$126,466
601 6th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1777 Sq. Ft.	$161,459
615 6th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$81,656
505 7th Street Southwest, Independence, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 804 Sq. Ft.	$120,596
404 7th Street Southwest, Independence, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2122 Sq. Ft.	$198,748

Address	Redfin Estimate
604 5th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2102 Sq. Ft.	$181,662
605 5th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2784 Sq. Ft.	$216,290
511 5th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2017 Sq. Ft.	$162,856
607 6th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2370 Sq. Ft.	$158,156
415 7th Street Southwest, Independence, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 978 Sq. Ft.	$130,799
501 7th Street Southwest, Independence, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2263 Sq. Ft.	$283,536
410 7th Street Southwest, Independence, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1412 Sq. Ft.	$136,541

Address	Redfin Estimate
610 5th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1442 Sq. Ft.	$109,759
603 5th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1351 Sq. Ft.	$149,114
514 5th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3388 Sq. Ft.	$238,422
611 6th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1055 Sq. Ft.	$120,813
509 7th Street Southwest, Independence, IA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1218 Sq. Ft.	$148,401
515 7th Street Southwest, Independence, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1987 Sq. Ft.	$201,551
611 4th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 2 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2150 Sq. Ft.	$223,324

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