Polk County property record for 1528 Briar Rd, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,140 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,340 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-DC-02400 |
| Primary APN | 08428-DC-02400 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,676 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,140 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 565232 |
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| Street Address | 1528 BRIAR RD |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-9571 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | FREEDOM ESTATES LOT 24 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FREEDOM ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
1528 Briar Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1528 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9571 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OREGON STATE CU |
| Apr 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OREGON CMNTY CU |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI OREGON CMNTY CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231446 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1528 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9571 |
| Document Number | 0000001446 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-001446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| 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 | 1528 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9571 |
| Document Number | 0000001447 |
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| Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-001447 |
| Name | OREGON STATE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 1528 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9571 |
| Document Number | 0000006017 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1528 BRIAR RD INDEPENDENCE OR 973519571, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9571 |
| Document Number | 0000006017 |
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| Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6017 |
| Name | OREGON CMNTY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | EUGENE, OR 97408 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 4, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1528 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9571 |
| Document Number | 0000005108 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5108 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $230.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1528 BRIAR RD INDEPENDENCE OR 973519571, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9571 |
| Document Number | 5109 |
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| Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5109 |
| Name | OREGON CMNTY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | EUGENE, OR 97408 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 29, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1528 Briar Rd was $3,340, 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 | $189,650 (+3%) Land $52,990 Building $136,660 | $359,170 (+6.14%) Land $150,000 Building $209,170 | |
| 2025 | $3,340.00 (+3.79%) | $184,130 (+3%) Land $51,450 Building $132,680 | $338,390 (-9.22%) Land $135,000 Building $203,390 |
| 2024 | $3,218.00 (-2.54%) | $178,770 (+3%) Land $49,950 Building $128,820 | $372,760 (+4.1%) Land $148,000 Building $224,760 |
| 2023 | $3,302.00 (+8.98%) | $173,570 (+3%) Land $48,490 Building $125,080 | $358,090 (+12.54%) Land $141,500 Building $216,590 |
| 2022 | $3,030.00 | $168,520 Land $47,080 Building $121,440 | $318,190 Land $116,000 Building $202,190 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1528 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 1528 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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