Polk County property record for 163 Ash St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 784 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,067 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08421-CD-07700 |
| Primary APN | 08421-CD-07700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 784 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,552 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 448 sqft |
| Basement Area | 320 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Patio Area | 568 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 202039 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 163 ASH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | THORPS ADDITION LOT 6 BLOCK 14 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | THORPS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 163 ASH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $116,660 (+2.99%) Land $32,620 Building $84,040 | $318,170 (-3.79%) Land $150,000 Building $168,170 | |
| 2025 | $2,067.00 (+3.77%) | $113,270 (+2.99%) Land $31,670 Building $81,600 | $330,710 (+3.72%) Land $149,300 Building $181,410 |
| 2024 | $1,992.00 (-2.5%) | $109,980 (+3%) Land $30,750 Building $79,230 | $318,850 (-1.4%) Land $137,000 Building $181,850 |
| 2023 | $2,043.00 (+8.96%) | $106,780 (+3%) Land $29,860 Building $76,920 | $323,390 (+13.99%) Land $138,200 Building $185,190 |
| 2022 | $1,875.00 | $103,670 Land $28,990 Building $74,680 | $283,710 Land $117,500 Building $166,210 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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