One person's rubbish is another person's treasure. This unique 2 bedroom, 1 bath property has so much potential for home ownership or an investment. if you want character and style, this is the one. House does need TLC and some mechanic updates. The hardwood floor is throughout and wood beam ceilings are appealing. Off the kitchen is a main floor laundry room-mud room that leads to a wood deck surrounded by mature trees. A nice private, small backyard. Additional features is a full, part-finished attic, which can be easily finished off. Basement is abundant with a couple canning rooms. Seller is motivated, call for your personal showing.
Pending
$54,900
111 5th Ave NE, Independence, IA 50644
2beds
1baths
1,203sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
435 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$46/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full part-finished atticWood beam ceilingsCharacter and styleNice private small backyard
- 50 days |
- 33 |
- 1 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Noelle Coleman 319-238-1727,
EXIT Realty Unlimited Oelwein
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20262203
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor Entry, Dining Room Separate, Main Floor Laundry, Primary Bedroom w/ Closet, Walk-Up Attic
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Block,Concrete,Floor Drain,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,203 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 435 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50x91
Details
- Additional structures: Multiple Houses
- Parcel number: 0634464005
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Independence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $46/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $75,970
- Annual tax amount: $1,310
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,089/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Pending sale | $54,900$46/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $54,900$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $772 +65.7% | $65,370 |
| 2023 | $466 +7.9% | $65,370 +21.5% |
| 2022 | $432 +3.3% | $53,790 |
| 2021 | $418 +2% | $53,790 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $410 +5.7% | $49,220 |
| 2019 | $388 +12.8% | $49,220 +4.1% |
| 2018 | $344 -67% | $47,280 |
| 2017 | $1,044 -5.3% | $47,280 -5.4% |
| 2016 | $1,102 | $50,000 |
| 2015 | $1,102 -2% | $50,000 |
| 2014 | $1,124 | $50,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $50,000 -24.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $66,150 +2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $64,819 |
| 2005 | $806 | -- |
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Monthly payment
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Payment breakdown
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50644
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAEast Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Independence Junior Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10West Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Independence
- Middle: Independence
- High: Independence
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Buchanan County
- Independence
- 50644
- 111 5th Ave NE



