Polk County property record for 117 Walnut St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,625 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08421-CD-05601 |
| Primary APN | 08421-CD-05601 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 201834 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 WALNUT ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | THORPS ADDITION LOT 8 BLOCK 11 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | THORPS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer AMERITITLE |
| Jun 5, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer AMERITITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202011803 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 117 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2026 |
| Document Number | 0000011803 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11803 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $275.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 117 WALNUT ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512026, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 117 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2026 |
| Document Number | 0000005753 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5753 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 6813 MERCEDES AVE CITRUS HEIGHTS CA 956215417, CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA 95621-5417 |
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 | $148,180 (+3%) Land $54,310 Building $93,870 | $332,440 (-3.98%) Land $150,000 Building $182,440 | |
| 2025 | $2,625.00 (+3.75%) | $143,870 (+3%) Land $52,730 Building $91,140 | $346,220 (+3.57%) Land $149,300 Building $196,920 |
| 2024 | $2,530.00 (-2.47%) | $139,680 (+2.99%) Land $51,190 Building $88,490 | $334,300 (-1.41%) Land $137,000 Building $197,300 |
| 2023 | $2,594.00 (+8.9%) | $135,620 (+3%) Land $49,700 Building $85,920 | $339,080 (+6.53%) Land $138,200 Building $200,880 |
| 2022 | $2,382.00 | $131,670 Land $48,250 Building $83,420 | $318,290 Land $117,500 Building $200,790 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 245 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 |
| Hunter Communications Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
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