Polk County property record for 160 S 3rd St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,478 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $329,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,628 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BA-09300 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BA-09300 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,478 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,443 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,715 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 763 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,545 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 98 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 203557 |
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| Street Address | 160 S 3RD ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 3 BLOCK 12 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| 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 | 160 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MAPS CU |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Correction Deed FIRST AMERICAN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20201139 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006758 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 160 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000001079 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1079 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $329.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 160 S 3RD ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512035, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2035 |
| Document Number | 1080 |
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| Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1080 |
| Name | MAPS CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SALEM, OR 97301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 23, 2050 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 160 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000001139 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1139 |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $329.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 160 S 3RD ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512035, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2035 |
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 | $317,660 (+3%) Land $69,120 Building $248,540 | $648,860 (-5.59%) Land $150,000 Building $498,860 | |
| 2025 | $5,628.00 (+3.78%) | $308,410 (+3%) Land $67,100 Building $241,310 | $687,300 (+3.24%) Land $149,300 Building $538,000 |
| 2024 | $5,423.00 (-2.5%) | $299,430 (+3%) Land $65,150 Building $234,280 | $665,700 (-1.6%) Land $137,000 Building $528,700 |
| 2023 | $5,562.00 (+8.93%) | $290,710 (+3%) Land $63,250 Building $227,460 | $676,520 (+10.35%) Land $138,200 Building $538,320 |
| 2022 | $5,106.00 | $282,250 Land $61,400 Building $220,850 | $613,080 Land $117,500 Building $495,580 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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