Polk County property record for 135 S 3rd St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,674 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,500 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,215 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Line of Credit Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BA-07000 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BA-07000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,674 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,134 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,702 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,944 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 252 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 305765 |
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| Street Address | 135 S 3RD ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUPC |
| Legal Description | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 7 BLOCK 9 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Independence Historic District listed 1989 · 155 contributing resources · NRIS 89000048 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 135 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2036 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 30, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit OREGON COMMUNITY CU |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MTG |
| Dec 29, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ADVANTIS CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201715494 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014942 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 135 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2036 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 135 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2036 |
| Document Number | 0000008805 |
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| Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-008805 |
| Name | OREGON COMMUNITY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SPRINGFIELD, OR 97475 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 29, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 135 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2036 |
| Document Number | 0000002060 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2060 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $385.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 135 S 3RD ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512036, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2036 |
| Document Number | 2061 |
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| Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2061 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | INDIAN LAND, SC 29707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 12, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 135 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2036 |
| Document Number | 0000015494 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 135 S 3RD ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512036, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2036 |
| Document Number | 15495 |
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| Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15495 |
| Name | ADVANTIS CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MILWAUKIE, OR 97222 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 28, 2047 |
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 | $181,440 (+3%) Land $41,770 Building $139,670 | $446,830 (+5.57%) Land $150,000 Building $296,830 | |
| 2025 | $3,215.00 (+3.81%) | $176,160 (+3%) Land $40,550 Building $135,610 | $423,260 (-7.09%) Land $135,000 Building $288,260 |
| 2024 | $3,097.00 (-2.52%) | $171,030 (+3%) Land $39,370 Building $131,660 | $455,560 (-1.51%) Land $137,000 Building $318,560 |
| 2023 | $3,177.00 (+8.95%) | $166,050 (+3%) Land $38,220 Building $127,830 | $462,550 (+12.16%) Land $138,200 Building $324,350 |
| 2022 | $2,916.00 | $161,220 Land $37,110 Building $124,110 | $412,410 Land $117,500 Building $294,910 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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