You must get inside of this attractive home to appreciate all its numerous updates completed over the years from the kitchen and baths to the refinished hardwood floors. Enter to a large living room with big picture windows allowing tons of natural light. The open kitchen and dining area features plenty of cabinetry with quartz countertops and a unique tiled floor. This great space houses the basement stairway and back door access to a lovely window-filled breezeway connecting the attached garage and rear patio. Two nice-sized bedrooms and an full bath complete the main floor. Living space expands to the mostly finished basement with a large family room, half bath, great storage space and laundry/mechanical room. Central air was added in 2008 and a new efficient Ultra boiler with hot water tank in 2011. The exterior boasts vinyl siding, 10 new windows in 2018, new roof caps 2014, newer front steps, entry doors and landscaping. The stamped concrete patio is the perfect place to hang out while overlooking the large back yard complete with storage shed and maintenance-free vinyl privacy fence. This wonderful property offers convenient living by being close to schools, walking trail and parks.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$100Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Curtis Martin• RE/MAX Independence Realty
You must get inside of this attractive home to appreciate all its numerous updates from the remodeled kitchen and baths to the refinished hardwood floors. Enter to a large living room with big picture windows allowing tons of natural light. The open kitchen and dining area was recently remodeled and features plenty of cabinetry with quartz countertops and a unique tiled floor. This great space houses basement stairway and back door access to a lovely window-filled breezeway connecting the attached garage and rear patio. Two nice-sized bedrooms and an updated full bath complete the main floor. Living space expands to the mostly finished basement with a large family room, half bath, great storage space and laundry/mechanical room. Central air was added in 2008 and a new efficient Ultra boiler with hot water tank in 2011. The exterior boasts vinyl siding, 10 new windows in 2018, new roof caps 2014, new front steps and entry doors and landscaping. The new stamped concrete patio is the perfect place to hang out this summer while overlooking the large back yard complete with storage shed and maintenance-free vinyl privacy fence. This wonderful property offers convenient living by being close to schools, parks and shops.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,906 (+8.8%)
$15,830 + $150,550
$166,380
2025
$2,670 (+3.2%)
$15,830 + $150,550
$166,380
2024
$2,586 (+6.9%)
$15,830 + $150,550
$166,380
2023
$2,418 (+3.2%)
$14,130 + $129,390
$143,520
2022
$2,342 (+0.4%)
$11,220 + $109,060
$120,280
2021
$2,332 (+1.0%)
$11,220 + $109,060
$120,280
2020
$2,310 (+25.5%)
$10,200 + $100,990
$111,190
2019
$1,840 (+4.5%)
$10,200 + $100,990
$111,190
2018
$1,760 (+8.0%)
$10,200 + $78,260
$88,460
2017
$1,630 (−0.2%)
$10,200 + $78,260
$88,460
2015
$1,634 (+6.0%)
$6,070 + $75,320
$81,390
2014
$1,542
$6,070 + $75,320
$81,390
Tax history for 811 2nd St. S.w. St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,906 (+8.8%)
$15,830 + $150,550
$166,380
2025
$2,670 (+3.2%)
$15,830 + $150,550
$166,380
2024
$2,586 (+6.9%)
$15,830 + $150,550
$166,380
2023
$2,418 (+3.2%)
$14,130 + $129,390
$143,520
2022
$2,342 (+0.4%)
$11,220 + $109,060
$120,280
2021
$2,332 (+1.0%)
$11,220 + $109,060
$120,280
2020
$2,310 (+25.5%)
$10,200 + $100,990
$111,190
2019
$1,840 (+4.5%)
$10,200 + $100,990
$111,190
2018
$1,760 (+8.0%)
$10,200 + $78,260
$88,460
2017
$1,630 (−0.2%)
$10,200 + $78,260
$88,460
2015
$1,634 (+6.0%)
$6,070 + $75,320
$81,390
2014
$1,542
$6,070 + $75,320
$81,390
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,678
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buchanan County
APN
10.04.180.002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Exhaust Fan, Natural Gas, Steam
Interior Features
Appliances: Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Block
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 734
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size Dimensions: 66' x 132'
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Zoning Description: R-2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,531.56
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: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,678
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Buchanan County
APN: 10.04.180.002
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Independence Junior Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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
$164,000 – $198,000
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