Almost $25,000 less than assessed value! Welcome home to this charming 2-story property, offering over 1,700 square feet of comfortable living space! Nestled on a desirable corner lot, this 4-bedroom home features a functional layout with a first-floor laundry and a spacious mudroom for added convenience. The main floor includes a formal dining room, perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Outside, the fenced-in yard provides a private retreat, complete with a storage shed for all your tools and outdoor gear. The home also boasts a brand-new roof, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. With its inviting spaces and thoughtful updates, this home is move-in ready and waiting for you to make it your own, or ready to be a rental! Most recently, it was rented for $850.00/month. Don’t miss the chance to own this home—schedule your showing today! Home is being sold As-Is
For sale
$99,000
513 4th St SW, Independence, IA 50644
4beds
1,740sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$148,100 Zestimate®
$57/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomPrivate retreatFirst-floor laundryInviting spacesThoughtful updatesFenced-in yardStorage shed
- 153 days |
- 465 |
- 28 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Monica Benz 319-883-6229,
Oakridge Real Estate
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20261035
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor Entry, Living Room Separate, Main Floor Laundry, Mudroom
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: 1st Floor
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Stone/Rock
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,740 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66x99
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 1004263001
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Independence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $57/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $123,420
- Annual tax amount: $990
- Date on market: 3/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 154 days
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Crushed Rock, Hard Surface Road
Estimated market value
$148,100
$141,000 - $156,000
$1,412/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $99,000-17.4%$57/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Listing removed | $119,900$69/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $119,900+0.8%$69/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Listing removed | $119,000$68/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20250239 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Price change | $119,000-14.4%$68/sqft |
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| 2/12/2025 | Price change | $139,000-3.6%$80/sqft |
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| 1/27/2025 | Price change | $144,200-6.5%$83/sqft |
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| 1/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $154,200+340.6%$89/sqft |
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| 4/25/2024 | Sold | $35,000-20.6%$20/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20240536 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2023 | Sold | $44,100-17%$25/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2007 | Sold | $53,125$31/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,610 +10.1% | $49,440 -47% |
| 2023 | $1,462 +3.2% | $93,300 +22.4% |
| 2022 | $1,416 +1% | $76,210 |
| 2021 | $1,402 +1% | $76,210 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $1,388 +2.2% | $70,290 |
| 2019 | $1,358 +4.6% | $70,290 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $1,298 | $67,480 |
| 2017 | $1,298 +6.7% | $67,480 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $1,216 | $63,890 |
| 2015 | $1,216 -1.9% | $63,890 |
| 2014 | $1,240 | $63,890 |
| 2013 | -- | $63,890 |
| 2012 | -- | $63,890 |
| 2011 | -- | $63,890 +2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $62,602 |
| 2007 | $1,224 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50644
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAEast Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Independence Junior Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10West Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 0.5 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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