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    218 5th Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644

    5beds
    2,482sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    6,882 Square Feet Lot
    $165,000 Zestimate®
    $66/sqft
    $1,666 Estimated rent

    Home value

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    What's special

    Spacious five bedroom house
    Come check out this spacious, five bedroom house that offers plenty of opportunities for updates. It just needs a little TLC. FHA Case #161-423259. Insured status is: Insured with Escrow Repairs. Property being sold “AS IS”. HUD property sold by electronic bid only. For a property condition report, forms, disclosures & availability visit www.hudhomestore.gov. If property built prior to 1978, lead based paint potentially exists. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Caroline Thome 319-651-3843,

    RUHL & RUHL REALTORS®,

    Mike Thome 319-363-5289,

    RUHL & RUHL REALTORS®

    Bought with:

    Selling Agent Is Not A Member Of The Craar

    Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS

    Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS,MLS#: 2605525MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Cedar Rapids Area Association Of Realtors

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Other
    • Level: Second
    Heating
    • Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Upper Level Primary
    • Basement: Full
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,482 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,482
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Balcony, Deck
    Lot
    • Size: 6,882 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 6889
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1003156004
    • Special conditions: Real Estate Owned

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame, Vinyl Siding
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1910

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Independence

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $66/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $203,160
    • Annual tax amount: $3,558
    • Date on market: 8/4/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/30/2026Sold$165,000-19.5%$66/sqft
    Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2605525 Report a problem
    8/7/2025Listing removed$205,000$83/sqft
    Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2503972 Report a problem
    7/22/2025Price change$205,000+2.6%$83/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20252706 Report a problem
    6/11/2025Listed for sale$199,900$81/sqft
    Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2503972 Report a problem
    3/2/2023Sold$199,900$81/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20225336 Report a problem
    1/25/2023Pending sale$199,900$81/sqft
    Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20225336 Report a problem
    11/17/2022Listed for sale$199,900+73.8%$81/sqft
    Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS #2209866 Report a problem
    10/3/2011Sold$115,000-4.2%$46/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/4/2011Price change$120,000-7.6%$48/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Oelwein Realty #19019 Report a problem
    3/9/2011Listed for sale$129,900-5.9%$52/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Oelwein Realty #19019 Report a problem
    8/29/2010Listed for sale$138,000$56/sqft
    Source: Sherrie's Realty #18078 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,558 +3.1%$203,160 +14.4%
    2024$3,452 +12.7%$177,580
    2023$3,064 +3.1%$177,580 +25.7%
    2022$2,972 -11.3%$141,230
    2021$3,352 +12.8%$141,230 +7.2%
    2020$2,972 +2.3%$131,700
    2019$2,904 +4.3%$131,700 +4.5%
    2018$2,784 $126,080
    2017$2,784 -11.6%$126,080 -11.7%
    2016$3,148 $142,840
    2015$3,148 -2%$142,840
    2014$3,212 $142,840 +6.1%
    2013-- $134,630
    2012-- $134,630
    2011-- $134,630 +2.1%
    2010-- $131,910
    2007$2,080 +16.9%--
    2005$1,780 --
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50644

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Independence
    • Middle: Independence
    • High: Independence

    Source: CRAAR, CDRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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