Polk County property record for 15 S 4th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,306 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,786 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $553 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BA-09000 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BA-09000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,306 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 961 sqft |
| Lot Area | 6,786 sqft (0.156 acres) |
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| Sewer | Connected |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 203531 |
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| Street Address | 15 S 4TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 8 BLOCK 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 220 B ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2042 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $31,220 (+2.97%) Land $31,220 | $145,000 (+0.49%) Land $145,000 | |
| 2025 | $553.00 (+3.75%) | $30,320 (+2.99%) Land $30,320 | $144,300 (+9.32%) Land $144,300 |
| 2024 | $533.00 (-2.56%) | $29,440 (+2.97%) Land $29,440 | $132,000 (-0.9%) Land $132,000 |
| 2023 | $547.00 (+8.96%) | $28,590 (+2.99%) Land $28,590 | $133,200 (+18.4%) Land $133,200 |
| 2022 | $502.00 | $27,760 Land $27,760 | $112,500 Land $112,500 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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