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138 S 3rd St, Independence, OR 97351 Property Records

Polk County property record for 138 S 3rd St, Independence, OR 97351

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.225 acres (9,801 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$185,000 (Aug 2024)
Tax Bill$1,976 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08428-BA-09200

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08428-BA-09200
Alternative APN
  • 203544

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,748 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,388 sqft
1st Floor Area1,250 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area1,024 sqft
Utility RoomUtility Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,801 sqft (0.225 acres)
Garage Area640 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area422 sqft
Deck Area70 sqft
Patio Area250 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelOil
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number203544
Street Address138 S 3RD ST
CityINDEPENDENCE
StateOR
Zip97351-2035
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS
Legal DescriptionHILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 2 BLOCK 12
Legal Range4W
Legal Township08S
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionHILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionPOLK OR
Township / Civil DivisionMONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3028
Census Tract20305

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Independence Historic District
listed 1989 · 155 contributing resources · NRIS 89000048

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address138 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2035
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 6, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 6, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 20, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20245824
Prior Transfer DateFeb 18, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000001592
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK OR
Recording DateFeb 6, 2020
Property Address138 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2035
Document Number0000001741
Instrument DateFeb 4, 2020
Instrument1741
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 24, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address138 S 3RD ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512035, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOregon
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityIndependence City
Unified School DistrictCentral School District 13J (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$111,550 (+2.99%) Land $41,750 Building $69,800$274,450 (+2.92%) Land $150,000 Building $124,450
2025$1,976.00 (+3.78%)$108,310 (+3%) Land $40,540 Building $67,770$266,670 (+5.63%) Land $149,300 Building $117,370
2024$1,904.00 (-2.51%)$105,160 (+3%) Land $39,360 Building $65,800$252,450 (-1.29%) Land $137,000 Building $115,450
2023$1,953.00 (+8.92%)$102,100 (+3%) Land $38,220 Building $63,880$255,750 (+9.87%) Land $138,200 Building $117,550
2022$1,793.00$99,130 Land $37,110 Building $62,020$232,780 Land $117,500 Building $115,280

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 28, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Oregon
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemINDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM
serves 10,300 people · EPA ID OR4100399
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2022
Lead3 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb
Copper1.45 mg/L (2021–2023)
action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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