Polk County property record for 1355 Williams Ave, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,172 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,467 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $138,200 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,985 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08420-DC-12900 |
| Primary APN | 08420-DC-12900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,172 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,612 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,467 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 385132 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1355 WILLIAMS AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-9657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | ASH BROOK ADDITION - PHASE IV LOT 8 BLOCK 15 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASH BROOK ADDITION - PHASE IV |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
1355 Williams Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2009.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1355 WILLIAMS AVE, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9657 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20095158 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1355 Williams Ave was $2,985, 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 | $168,500 (+3%) Land $62,730 Building $105,770 | $337,770 (-4.65%) Land $150,000 Building $187,770 | |
| 2025 | $2,985.00 (+3.75%) | $163,600 (+3%) Land $60,900 Building $102,700 | $354,240 (+4.16%) Land $149,300 Building $204,940 |
| 2024 | $2,877.00 (-2.47%) | $158,840 (+3%) Land $59,120 Building $99,720 | $340,100 (-1.42%) Land $137,000 Building $203,100 |
| 2023 | $2,950.00 (+8.94%) | $154,220 (+3%) Land $57,400 Building $96,820 | $344,990 (+10.43%) Land $138,200 Building $206,790 |
| 2022 | $2,708.00 | $149,730 Land $55,730 Building $94,000 | $312,400 Land $117,500 Building $194,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1355 Williams Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
The area around 1355 Williams Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 339 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: AT&T, Hunter Communications.
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