Polk County property record for 1245 S 8th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,118 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $299,900 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,327 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08429-DA-11100 |
| Primary APN | 08429-DA-11100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,118 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,557 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 878 sqft |
| Great Room | Great Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,999 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Area | 439 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 575580 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1245 S 8TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | SUNSET MEADOWS LOT 7 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET MEADOWS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5026 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
1245 S 8th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1245 S 8TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 20168331 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1245 S 8th St was $5,327, 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 | $302,450 (+3%) Land $52,600 Building $249,850 | $525,010 (+1.28%) Land $150,000 Building $375,010 | |
| 2025 | $5,327.00 (+3.78%) | $293,650 (+3%) Land $51,070 Building $242,580 | $518,380 (+1.63%) Land $138,900 Building $379,480 |
| 2024 | $5,133.00 (-2.53%) | $285,100 (+3%) Land $49,580 Building $235,520 | $510,060 (+1.98%) Land $137,600 Building $372,460 |
| 2023 | $5,266.00 (+8.96%) | $276,800 (+3%) Land $48,130 Building $228,670 | $500,160 (+9.41%) Land $135,000 Building $365,160 |
| 2022 | $4,833.00 | $268,740 Land $46,730 Building $222,010 | $457,150 Land $114,000 Building $343,150 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1245 S 8th 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 1245 S 8th 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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