704 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644
SOLD
JUN 26, 2026

704 1st St E
Independence, IA 50644

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 950 sqft

$66,500

Last Sold: Jun 26, 2026
7% below list $71.5K
$70/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $486/mo*
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$66,500

Last Sold: Jun 26, 2026
7% below list $71.5K
$70/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $486/mo*
Refinance Your Home
1 Bed
1 Bath
950 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Looking for a property to put a little sweat equity into and make your own, look no further! This house has a bedroom and bathroom on the main level with bedroom and bathroom options upstairs also. Currently the upstairs is unfinished.
704 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 950 sqft single-family home built in 1870. It last sold for $66,500 on Jun 26, 2026 (7% below the $71,500 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $66,500, with a rent estimate of $831/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$70/sqft
Listed
42 days ago

Home Details for 704 1st St E

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Stone/RockNumber of Rooms: 3
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 950 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Other
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Parking Spaces: 1Parking: 1 Stall
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1870
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0634490016

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $71,500Price Per Sqft: $70/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jun 01 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Independence
School Information
Elementary School: IndependenceJr High / Middle School: IndependenceHigh School: Independence

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3484.8 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 20262404
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Keith Donnelly, (319) 361-6419
Ohl Iowa Realty, Inc
Bought with: Carter Straw, (319) 743-5150, EXIT Realty Driftless Group
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#20262404

Price History for 704 1st St E

DatePriceEventSource
06/26/2026$66,500Sold
Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262404
06/01/2026$71,500PendingNortheast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262404
05/22/2000$20,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Independence

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$596
Assessment$48,110
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 704 1st St E

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
707 1st St E, Independence, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$72,000
01/02/26
3
1
1,125
400 8th Ave SE, Independence, IA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$115,000
06/26/26
1
1
520
812 5th Ave NE, Independence, IA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$90,000
05/05/26
3
1.5
1,092
600 8th Ave NE, Independence, IA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$103,000
03/20/26
2
1
984
708 3rd St SE, Independence, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$148,000
05/29/26
2
1
1,200
505 8th Ave NE, Independence, IA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$146,000
12/19/25
2
1
934
214 2nd St SW, Independence, IA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$65,000
12/05/25
2
2
1,104
900 2nd Ave NE, Independence, IA
0.65
Single-Family Home
$57,000
07/10/26
3
1
1,048
615 5th St NE, Independence, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$250,000
09/25/25
2
2
960

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Independence

At least 8 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 100 % Say kids play outside

  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say car is needed

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 45 % Say there are community events

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 40 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • Hannahloan
    "Has great access. It can take a while when traffic heavy but even when it's heavy it's not a lot of traffic. "
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  • Newportfox14
    "People are friendly and plenty of neighborhood kids for our kids to play with. Great school district "
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  • jane p.
    "House is over priced. It will not appraise for asking price."
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