Polk County property record for 1153 Howard Ct, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 3,960 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.514 acres (22,386 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $760,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,213 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08420-DC-05400 |
| Primary APN | 08420-DC-05400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,386 sqft (0.514 acres) |
| Patio Area | 640 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 305174 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1153 HOWARD CT |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-9638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | ASH BROOK ADDITION - PHASE II LOT 9 BLOCK 6 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASH BROOK ADDITION - PHASE II |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 102, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-0102 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20256163 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1153 HOWARD CT, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9638 |
| Document Number | 0000006163 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-006163 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 102, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-0102 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Central School District 13J (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $350,650 (+3%) Land $56,670 Building $293,980 | $801,580 (-6.01%) Land $175,000 Building $626,580 | |
| 2025 | $6,213.00 (+3.79%) | $340,440 (+3%) Land $55,020 Building $285,420 | $852,820 (+4.61%) Land $176,500 Building $676,320 |
| 2024 | $5,986.00 (-2.51%) | $330,530 (+3%) Land $53,420 Building $277,110 | $815,200 (+5.78%) Land $164,000 Building $651,200 |
| 2023 | $6,140.00 (+8.94%) | $320,910 (+3%) Land $51,860 Building $269,050 | $770,620 (+15.1%) Land $165,400 Building $605,220 |
| 2022 | $5,636.00 | $311,570 Land $50,340 Building $261,230 | $669,500 Land $147,500 Building $522,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 28, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM serves 10,300 people · EPA ID OR4100399 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.45 mg/L (2021–2023) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Willamette Valley Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Alyrica Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hunter Communications.
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