Polk County property record for 1244 S 6th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,072 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,641 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,166 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08429-DA-07300 |
| Primary APN | 08429-DA-07300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,072 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,472 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Great Room | Great Room |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,641 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 172 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 556143 |
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| Street Address | 1244 S 6TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | MOUNTAIN FIR ESTATES PHASE 2 LOT 14 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTAIN FIR ESTATES PHASE 2 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4019 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
1244 S 6th St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1244 S 6TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1657 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1244 S 6TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1657 |
| Document Number | 0000012308 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12308 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1244 S 6TH ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973511657, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1657 |
| Document Number | 12309 |
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| Date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12309 |
| Name | MAPS CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SALEM, OR 97309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1244 S 6th St was $3,166, up 3.8% from the year before.
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 | $179,760 (+3%) Land $50,860 Building $128,900 | $342,530 (-4.92%) Land $150,000 Building $192,530 | |
| 2025 | $3,166.00 (+3.77%) | $174,530 (+3%) Land $49,380 Building $125,150 | $360,260 (+2.15%) Land $150,600 Building $209,660 |
| 2024 | $3,051.00 (-2.52%) | $169,450 (+3%) Land $47,940 Building $121,510 | $352,670 (+3.46%) Land $148,000 Building $204,670 |
| 2023 | $3,130.00 (+8.98%) | $164,520 (+3%) Land $46,550 Building $117,970 | $340,890 (+13.77%) Land $141,500 Building $199,390 |
| 2022 | $2,872.00 | $159,730 Land $45,190 Building $114,540 | $299,620 Land $116,000 Building $183,620 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1244 S 6th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 1244 S 6th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 488 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Alyrica Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hunter Communications.
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