Google street view image for 809 5th Ave SW, Independence, IA 50644

Off market dec 2011 for $89K

$155,359

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $621/mo

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1 ba

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1,643

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809 5th Ave SW, Independence, IA 50644

About this home

809 5th Ave SW is a 1,643 square foot house on a 0.3 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on December 16, 2011 for $89,000. Based on Redfin's Independence data, we estimate the home's value is $155,359.

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$95Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$155,359

$66K since sold in December 2011$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 8.8% lower than the average sale price ($170K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$232,400
A
3 beds1 bath1,456 sq ft
218 NE 3rd Ave, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$225,500
B
2 beds1 bath1,440 sq ft
604 SW 8th St, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$148,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
708 3rd St SE, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$170,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,581 sq ft
706 5th st St NE, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$160,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,516 sq ft
201 SE 4th St, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD FEB 18, 2026
$86,500
F
3 beds1 bath1,488 sq ft
414 6th Ave. N.w. Ave, Independence, IA 50644

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Market trends in 50644, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

96.6%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$201K

$21K MoM

Avg. days on market

10d

4 days MoM

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1 MoM

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$219,900
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3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,499,900
4 beds3.5 baths6,569 sq ft
1771-1 Golf Course Blvd, Independence, IA 50644
$149,900
2 beds1 bath800 sq ft
705 SW 9th Ave, Independence, IA 50644
$184,000
3 beds1 bath1,412 sq ft
409 3rd St St SE, Independence, IA 50644
$224,900
2 beds1 bath1,228 sq ft
1200 NE 4 St, Independence, IA 50644
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Sale history for 809 5th Ave SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,996 (+7.4%)

$34,540 + $125,780

$160,320

2025

$2,790 (+6.9%)

$34,540 + $125,780

$160,320

2024

$2,610 (+10.3%)

$34,540 + $125,780

$160,320

2023

$2,366 (+3.1%)

$30,840 + $103,430

$134,270

2022

$2,294 (+0.3%)

$24,470 + $84,560

$109,030

2021

$2,286 (+0.8%)

$24,470 + $84,560

$109,030

2020

$2,268 (+1.9%)

$22,430 + $78,110

$100,540

2019

$2,226 (+6.1%)

$22,430 + $78,110

$100,540

2018

$2,098 (−4.4%)

$22,430 + $74,240

$96,670

2017

$2,194 (−0.5%)

$22,430 + $72,630

$95,060

2015

$2,204 (+5.7%)

$15,170 + $82,860

$98,030

2014

$2,086

$15,170 + $82,860

$98,030

Tax history for 809 5th Ave SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,996 (+7.4%)

$34,540 + $125,780

$160,320

2025

$2,790 (+6.9%)

$34,540 + $125,780

$160,320

2024

$2,610 (+10.3%)

$34,540 + $125,780

$160,320

2023

$2,366 (+3.1%)

$30,840 + $103,430

$134,270

2022

$2,294 (+0.3%)

$24,470 + $84,560

$109,030

2021

$2,286 (+0.8%)

$24,470 + $84,560

$109,030

2020

$2,268 (+1.9%)

$22,430 + $78,110

$100,540

2019

$2,226 (+6.1%)

$22,430 + $78,110

$100,540

2018

$2,098 (−4.4%)

$22,430 + $74,240

$96,670

2017

$2,194 (−0.5%)

$22,430 + $72,630

$95,060

2015

$2,204 (+5.7%)

$15,170 + $82,860

$98,030

2014

$2,086

$15,170 + $82,860

$98,030

*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: 961
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,643
Building Sq. Ft: 2,988
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: CLARKS 1 & 2 EX N99' LOTS 7 & 8 EX S1/2 ALL IN BLK 16

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 384
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,068
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: 16
Municipality Name: INDEPENDENCE CITY
Acres: 0.3
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,643
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1910
County: Buchanan County
APN: 10.04.413.004

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 • 0.9mi

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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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Estimated sale price

$148,000 – $179,000

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Home values near 809 5th Ave SW

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
713 5th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 1 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2569 Sq. Ft.	$262,469
801 5th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2136 Sq. Ft.	$245,368

Address	Redfin Estimate
812 5th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1611 Sq. Ft.	$206,455
801 6th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1758 Sq. Ft.	$143,227

Address	Redfin Estimate
800 5th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3203 Sq. Ft.	$290,178
811 6th Avenue Southwest, Independence, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 728 Sq. Ft.	$77,934

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