Polk County property record for 1549 Briar Rd, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,375 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,679 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,528 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-DC-00800 |
| Primary APN | 08428-DC-00800 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,375 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,831 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,375 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,679 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 565216 |
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| Street Address | 1549 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 8 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FREEDOM ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
1549 Briar Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1549 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9571 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008685 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1549 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9571 |
| Document Number | 0000009094 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-009094 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1549 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9571 |
| Document Number | 0000009095 |
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| Date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-009095 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1549 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9571 |
| Document Number | 0000008685 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-008685 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1549 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9571 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1549 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9571 |
| Document Number | 0000008128 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-008128 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1549 BRIAR RD, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9571 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1549 Briar Rd was $3,528, 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 | $200,330 (+3%) Land $60,200 Building $140,130 | $371,170 (-5.16%) Land $150,000 Building $221,170 | |
| 2025 | $3,528.00 (+3.76%) | $194,500 (+3%) Land $58,440 Building $136,060 | $391,360 (+1.5%) Land $150,600 Building $240,760 |
| 2024 | $3,400.00 (-2.52%) | $188,840 (+3%) Land $56,740 Building $132,100 | $385,560 (+4.09%) Land $148,000 Building $237,560 |
| 2023 | $3,488.00 (+8.97%) | $183,340 (+3%) Land $55,090 Building $128,250 | $370,420 (+12.35%) Land $141,500 Building $228,920 |
| 2022 | $3,201.00 | $178,000 Land $53,480 Building $124,520 | $329,700 Land $116,000 Building $213,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1549 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 1549 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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