Polk County property record for 1449 Briar Rd, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,234 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,595 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,207 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Line of Credit Jul 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-DC-00500 |
| Primary APN | 08428-DC-00500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,234 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,634 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,234 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,595 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 565213 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1449 BRIAR RD |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-9570 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | FREEDOM ESTATES LOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FREEDOM ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
1449 Briar Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1449 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9570 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UMPQUA BK |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UMPQUA BK |
| Feb 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEYBANK USA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20169497 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007093 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 1449 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9570 |
| Document Number | 0000013554 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1449 BRIAR RD INDEPENDENCE OR 973519570, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9570 |
| Document Number | 0000013554 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 13554 |
| Name | UMPQUA BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 19, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1449 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9570 |
| Document Number | 0000007093 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7093 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1449 BRIAR RD INDEPENDENCE OR 973519570, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9570 |
| Document Number | 7094 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7094 |
| Name | UMPQUA BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TIGARD, OR 97224 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 8, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 1449 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9570 |
| Document Number | 0000001532 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI US INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1449 BRIAR RD INDEPENDENCE OR 973519570, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9570 |
| Document Number | 0000001532 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1532 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 14, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1449 Briar Rd was $3,207, 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 | $182,090 (+3%) Land $52,710 Building $129,380 | $357,330 (-5.68%) Land $150,000 Building $207,330 | |
| 2025 | $3,207.00 (+3.79%) | $176,790 (+2.99%) Land $51,170 Building $125,620 | $378,840 (+2.18%) Land $150,600 Building $228,240 |
| 2024 | $3,090.00 (-2.52%) | $171,650 (+2.99%) Land $49,680 Building $121,970 | $370,770 (+3.42%) Land $148,000 Building $222,770 |
| 2023 | $3,170.00 (+8.93%) | $166,660 (+3%) Land $48,230 Building $118,430 | $358,510 (+13.45%) Land $141,500 Building $217,010 |
| 2022 | $2,910.00 | $161,810 Land $46,820 Building $114,990 | $316,010 Land $116,000 Building $200,010 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1449 Briar Rd 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 1449 Briar Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 263 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
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