NEW 7 HRS AGO

For sale

$194,900

Est. $1,467/mo —

•

1,092

sq ft

709 NE 7th St, Independence, IA 50644

About this home

Move-in ready and full of potential! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.75-bath home offers comfortable open living space and a fresh, updated feel throughout. The main level features three generously sized bedrooms with large closet space, beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a tiled kitchen floor and backsplash, tons of built in storage cabinets and fresh paint throughout. The main bathroom has been updated with a new vanity and top and new flooring. The full unfinished basement offers a laundry area, bonus storage room, a 3/4 bath and plenty of room for future living space. There is also an attached tandem single-stall garage with an abundance of extra space for storage, hobbies, or a workshop. Step outside to enjoy the huge backyard, complete with numerous mature shade trees and a rear concrete patio—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Recent major updates include a roof and furnace approximately 10 years old and a water heater approximately 5 years old. A great opportunity for anyone looking for a move-in ready home with updated finishes, generous outdoor space, and plenty of room to add value and make it your own!

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

10,230 sq ftLot Size

$178Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Travis Wiley • Wapsie Realty, LLC

Listing updated: Oct 6, 2026 at 10:07am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20264830

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$1,467 per month

Principal and interest$1,104

Property taxes

$252

HOA dues

Home insurance

$112

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

East Elementary School

Public K-2 • Assigned • 1.2mi

Independence Junior Senior High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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Market insights

709 NE 7th St · $194,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 22 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 4% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $184,395. (5% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

28% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Ceiling fan(s)
Sump pump
Unfinished basement
Block basement

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Free-standing range
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry on lower level
Gas water heater
Water softener (owned)

Flooring
Hardwood

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fan(s)

Sale and tax history for 709 NE 7th St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20264830

Oct 6, 2026

Listed

$194,900

$178/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 7, 2019

Sold

$128,000

$117/sq ft

NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20185545

Jan 4, 2019

Sold

$127,625

$117/sq ft

Oct 17, 2018

Listed

$135,000

$124/sq ft

+15

Move-in ready with lots of updates! You'll notice the open layout and beautiful hardwood floors as soon as you enter the home. This classic 3 bedroom floor plan features a spacious living room, open eat-in kitchen with newer appliances and a beautifully updated bath with jetted tub and tile surround. There is a wall of built-in cupboards in one bedroom as well as in the hallway for linens. The full, dry basement offers great storage space along with laundry hookups and a 3/4 bath. This space could easily be finished to add additional living space. Outside you have an extra deep attached garage that will fit two vehicles one in front of the other and a large rear patio overlooking the big back yard with fire ring, numerous shade trees and storage shed.

Public Records

Jul 7, 2016

Sold

$119,875

$110/sq ft

NEIRBR as distributed by MLS GRID #20161151

Jul 5, 2016

Sold

$120,000

$110/sq ft

Mar 6, 2016

Listed

$125,000

$114/sq ft

+14

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,790 (+3.0%)

$16,600 + $144,840

$161,440

2024

$2,708 (+6.2%)

$16,600 + $144,840

$161,440

2023

$2,550 (+3.1%)

$14,820 + $124,460

$139,280

2022

$2,474 (+0.4%)

$11,760 + $105,760

$117,520

2021

$2,464 (+0.8%)

$11,760 + $105,760

$117,520

2020

$2,444 (+10.3%)

$10,690 + $97,680

$108,370

2019

$2,216 (+23.0%)

$10,690 + $97,680

$108,370

2018

$1,802 (+3.8%)

$10,690 + $94,080

$104,770

2017

$1,736 (−0.2%)

$10,690 + $79,610

$90,300

2015

$1,740 (+6.0%)

$6,370 + $79,730

$86,100

2014

$1,642

$6,370 + $79,730

$86,100

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,237 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1962

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,092

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,092

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Buchanan County

APN

06.34.435.003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

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 102° 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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Historical weather

Independence, IA • 50644

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Redfin Estimate for 709 NE 7th St

$194,944

$44 over list price of $195K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $130K to $232K.

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larger lot
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SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$232,400 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath1,456 sq ft
218 NE 3rd Ave, Independence, IA 50644
$18/sq ft
larger lot
48 years older
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$180,000 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath1,136 sq ft
1144 Ainsworth St, Jesup, IA 50648
$20/sq ft
larger lot
6 years newer
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$188,500 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,563 sq ft
711 SW 6th St, Independence, IA 50644
$57/sq ft
smaller lot
34 years older

Rental earnings

Est. $1,107 per month, based on comparable rentals

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