Move in ready home with an eat in kitchen, plus an additional dining room. Nice sized living area with hardwood floors. Bedrooms are at opposite end of the dining and living area. Double stall garage with a breezeway connecting it to the house. Newer windows in the main house. The water heater was replaced in 2023. Furnace, air conditioning, electrical updated in 2018. All of this plus a pear tree!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$122Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Dawn Vogel• Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv
Bought with Erica Bushaw• Century 21 Signature RE - Oelwein
This home has a completely renovated interior. Hard wood floors throughout, new kitchen and appliances, new main level windows, new flooring, new electrical, and new furnace and central air conditioning!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,772 (+3.2%)
$20,980 + $146,170
$167,150
2024
$2,686 (+8.0%)
$20,980 + $146,170
$167,150
2023
$2,488 (+3.2%)
$18,730 + $129,870
$148,600
2022
$2,410 (+0.8%)
$14,870 + $108,620
$123,490
2021
$2,390 (+0.9%)
$14,870 + $108,620
$123,490
2020
$2,368 (+18.5%)
$13,510 + $100,240
$113,750
2019
$1,998 (+4.4%)
$13,510 + $100,240
$113,750
2018
$1,914 (+5.9%)
$13,510 + $73,220
$86,730
2017
$1,808 (−0.4%)
$13,510 + $73,220
$86,730
2015
$1,816 (+5.7%)
$8,040 + $72,760
$80,800
2014
$1,718
$8,040 + $72,760
$80,800
Tax history for 709 4th St St SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,772 (+3.2%)
$20,980 + $146,170
$167,150
2024
$2,686 (+8.0%)
$20,980 + $146,170
$167,150
2023
$2,488 (+3.2%)
$18,730 + $129,870
$148,600
2022
$2,410 (+0.8%)
$14,870 + $108,620
$123,490
2021
$2,390 (+0.9%)
$14,870 + $108,620
$123,490
2020
$2,368 (+18.5%)
$13,510 + $100,240
$113,750
2019
$1,998 (+4.4%)
$13,510 + $100,240
$113,750
2018
$1,914 (+5.9%)
$13,510 + $73,220
$86,730
2017
$1,808 (−0.4%)
$13,510 + $73,220
$86,730
2015
$1,816 (+5.7%)
$8,040 + $72,760
$80,800
2014
$1,718
$8,040 + $72,760
$80,800
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
1,596
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buchanan County
APN
10.04.188.002
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: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Basement Details: Block, Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,001
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
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
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size Dimensions: 132 x 92
Lot Size Acres: 0.279
Zoning Description: R-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,488
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Independence
Middle Or Junior School: Independence
High School: Independence
Location Information
Subdivision Name: FARGOS BLK 12 N1/2 LOTS 1-2
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,596
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Buchanan County
APN: 10.04.188.002
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
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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