Great location, affordable and low maintenance! That’s what this tastefully updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath can give you. Enjoy family time in the wonderful living room with refinished oak floors and a wood-burning fireplace. 1/2 bath conveniently located off the step-saving kitchen with its own booth. The exterior was given a facelift in 2010 with new vinyl siding and stone accent, new windows, chimney and front deck. A large 12x20 rear deck overlooks a private back yard, spacious garage and storage shed. Sitting in a traditional neighborhood with great schools just a few blocks away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Chery O'Conner• RE/MAX Independence Realty
Bought with Chery O'Conner• RE/MAX Independence Realty
Source:NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20153309
Redfin Estimate
$197,678
$73K since sold in October 2018$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 12.9% higher than the average sale price ($175K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great location, affordable and low maintenance! That’s what this tastefully updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath can give you. Enjoy family time in the wonderful living room with refinished oak floors and a wood-burning fireplace. 1/2 bath conveniently located off the step-saving kitchen with its own booth. The exterior was given a facelift in 2010 with new vinyl siding and stone accent, new windows, chimney and front deck. A large 12x20 rear deck overlooks a private back yard, spacious garage and storage shed. Sitting in a traditional neighborhood with great schools just a few blocks away.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,186 (+3.0%)
$15,830 + $164,150
$179,980
2024
$3,092 (+11.9%)
$15,830 + $164,150
$179,980
2023
$2,764 (+3.1%)
$14,130 + $144,910
$159,040
2022
$2,682 (−0.2%)
$11,220 + $116,180
$127,400
2021
$2,688 (+0.8%)
$11,220 + $116,180
$127,400
2020
$2,666 (−1.8%)
$10,200 + $108,010
$118,210
2019
$2,714 (+15.3%)
$10,200 + $108,010
$118,210
2018
$2,354 (+7.7%)
$10,200 + $103,310
$113,510
2017
$2,186 (+33.3%)
$10,200 + $96,420
$106,620
2015
$1,640 (+5.9%)
$6,070 + $91,580
$97,650
2014
$1,548
$6,070 + $75,610
$81,680
Tax history for 609 5th St SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,186 (+3.0%)
$15,830 + $164,150
$179,980
2024
$3,092 (+11.9%)
$15,830 + $164,150
$179,980
2023
$2,764 (+3.1%)
$14,130 + $144,910
$159,040
2022
$2,682 (−0.2%)
$11,220 + $116,180
$127,400
2021
$2,688 (+0.8%)
$11,220 + $116,180
$127,400
2020
$2,666 (−1.8%)
$10,200 + $108,010
$118,210
2019
$2,714 (+15.3%)
$10,200 + $108,010
$118,210
2018
$2,354 (+7.7%)
$10,200 + $103,310
$113,510
2017
$2,186 (+33.3%)
$10,200 + $96,420
$106,620
2015
$1,640 (+5.9%)
$6,070 + $91,580
$97,650
2014
$1,548
$6,070 + $75,610
$81,680
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 624
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FARGOS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,268
Building Sq. Ft: 1,892
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: FARGOS BLK 14 W56' LOT 3 & E10' LOT 4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 572
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,712
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 14
Municipality Name: INDEPENDENCE CITY
Acres: 0.2
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,268
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Buchanan County
APN: 10.04.329.002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Independence Junior Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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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