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159 S 2nd St, Independence, OR 97351 Property Records

Polk County property record for 159 S 2nd St, Independence, OR 97351 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Office > Commercial Office
Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Square Footage10,867 sqft Total Area
Lot Size22,800 sqft (0.523 acres)
Last Sale$95,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$3,234.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 08428-BA-02000

Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address159 S 2ND ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2030
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 17, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit
UMPQUA BANK
Aug 18, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
UMPQUA BANK
May 08, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
IMBERT LOUIS & CIRCLE TR (LT)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 07, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20231080
Last Transfer DateAug 16, 2023
Transfer Doc0000006254
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPOLK OR
Recording DateAug 17, 2023
Property Address159 S 2ND ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2030
Document Number0000006254
Instrument DateAug 16, 2023
Instrument2023-006254
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2023
Title CompanyAMERITITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 S 2ND ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2030

Mortgage

Document Number0000006255
DateAug 17, 2023
Instrument2023-006255
Lender
NameUMPQUA BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueAug 15, 2043

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPOLK OR
Recording DateAug 18, 2023
Property Address159 S 2ND ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2030
Document Number0000006282
Instrument DateAug 16, 2023
Instrument2023-006282
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2023
Title CompanyAMERITITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 S 2ND ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2030

Mortgage

Document Number0000006283
DateAug 18, 2023
Instrument2023-006283
Lender
NameUMPQUA BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueAug 15, 2043

May 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPOLK OR
Recording DateMay 08, 2019
Property Address159 S 2ND ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2030
Document Number0000004664
Instrument DateMay 08, 2019
Instrument4664
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 13, 2019
Title CompanyAMERITITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address159 S 2ND ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512030, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2030

Mortgage

Document Number4659
DateMay 08, 2019
Instrument4659
Lender
NameIMBERT LOUIS & CIRCLE TR (LT)
Address755 SKYRAIDER DR, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9643
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$182,550 (+3%) Land $120,530 Building $62,020$479,000 (+2.12%) Land $220,000 Building $259,000
2025$3,234.00 (+3.79%)$177,240 (+3%) Land $117,020 Building $60,220$469,040 (-0.93%) Land $220,000 Building $249,040
2024$3,116.00 (-2.5%)$172,080 (+3%) Land $113,610 Building $58,470$473,440 (+42.29%) Land $224,400 Building $249,040
2023$3,196.00 (+8.93%)$167,070 (+3%) Land $110,300 Building $56,770$332,720 (+1.66%) Land $240,150 Building $92,570
2022$2,934.00$162,210 Land $107,090 Building $55,120$327,280 Land $242,350 Building $84,930

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (41053C), updated October 28, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified: October 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.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08428-BA-02000
Alternative APN
  • 202899

Interior

Building Area10,867 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Lot Area22,800 sqft (0.523 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number202899
Street Address159 S 2ND ST
CityINDEPENDENCE
StateOR
Zip97351-2030
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Office > Commercial Office
Legal DescriptionAUTOMOTIVE - DEALERSHIP/PARTS/SERVICE
Legal Range4W
Legal Township08S
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionHENRY HILLS
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionPOLK OR
Minor Civil DivisionMONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3009
Census Tract20305

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