Taking back ups, call agent. Large corner lot in SW Independence. Home features 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Main level offers original hardwood floors/doors and trim, gorgeous open wooden staircase, formal dining room, airy kitchen with appliances, a half bath and a large living room. A front enclosed porch is perfect for early morning coffee. The breezeway attaches to the 2 stall garage with plenty of room for all your storage needs. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms and a full bath. A huge backyard is filled with large mature trees, tons of shade and plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. City park is located across the street. Property is in a 500 year flood zone, home is not! Current owners do not pay flood insurance. Call today for a private showing
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$99Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Travis Wiley• Wapsie Realty, LLC
Bought with Madison Cornwell• Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv
This 4 bdr 1 1/2 bath home has the original woodwork, formal dining room, large living room with open staircase. Enclosed front and back porches. Large corner lot with invisible pet fence. Near 3rd ward park.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,372 (+8.4%)
$28,890 + $108,910
$137,800
2025
$2,188 (+3.3%)
$28,890 + $108,910
$137,800
2024
$2,118 (+12.4%)
$28,890 + $108,910
$137,800
2023
$1,884 (−6.5%)
$25,800 + $93,600
$119,400
2022
$2,014 (+0.2%)
$20,470 + $75,220
$95,690
2021
$2,010 (+0.8%)
$20,470 + $75,220
$95,690
2020
$1,994 (−1.7%)
$18,610 + $69,800
$88,410
2019
$2,028 (−2.8%)
$18,610 + $69,800
$88,410
2018
$2,086 (+4.1%)
$18,610 + $66,740
$85,350
2017
$2,004 (−0.3%)
$18,610 + $84,570
$103,180
2015
$2,010 (+6.0%)
$11,080 + $86,990
$98,070
2014
$1,896
$11,080 + $86,990
$98,070
Tax history for 703 SW 4th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,372 (+8.4%)
$28,890 + $108,910
$137,800
2025
$2,188 (+3.3%)
$28,890 + $108,910
$137,800
2024
$2,118 (+12.4%)
$28,890 + $108,910
$137,800
2023
$1,884 (−6.5%)
$25,800 + $93,600
$119,400
2022
$2,014 (+0.2%)
$20,470 + $75,220
$95,690
2021
$2,010 (+0.8%)
$20,470 + $75,220
$95,690
2020
$1,994 (−1.7%)
$18,610 + $69,800
$88,410
2019
$2,028 (−2.8%)
$18,610 + $69,800
$88,410
2018
$2,086 (+4.1%)
$18,610 + $66,740
$85,350
2017
$2,004 (−0.3%)
$18,610 + $84,570
$103,180
2015
$2,010 (+6.0%)
$11,080 + $86,990
$98,070
2014
$1,896
$11,080 + $86,990
$98,070
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1900
Sq. Ft.
1,456
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buchanan County
APN
10.04.410.003
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: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size Dimensions: 99 x 132
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Zoning Description: R-2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,010
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.: 1,456
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1900
County: Buchanan County
APN: 10.04.410.003
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 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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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
2/10 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$138,000 – $167,000
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