Polk County property record for 182 Picture St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,670 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.309 acres (13,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $286,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,973 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08421-CA-01900 |
| Primary APN | 08421-CA-01900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,670 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,210 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,254 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 416 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,440 sqft (0.309 acres) |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 184 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 305497 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 182 PICTURE ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | E. A. THORPS TOWN PLAT OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 7 8 BLOCK 16 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | E. A. THORPS TOWN PLAT OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
182 Picture St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 182 PICTURE ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC |
| Apr 19, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20246737 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003901 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 182 PICTURE ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2231 |
| Document Number | 0000004444 |
| Map Reference | VOL D12 PG 239 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-004444 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 182 PICTURE ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2231 |
| Document Number | 0000004445 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-004445 |
| Name | GENEVA FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 182 PICTURE ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2231 |
| Document Number | 0000003901 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3901 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 182 PICTURE ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512231, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2231 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 182 Picture St was $1,973, 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 | $111,390 (+3%) Land $37,750 Building $73,640 | $355,090 (-4.97%) Land $160,000 Building $195,090 | |
| 2025 | $1,973.00 (+3.79%) | $108,150 (+3%) Land $36,650 Building $71,500 | $373,680 (+3.21%) Land $160,400 Building $213,280 |
| 2024 | $1,901.00 (-2.51%) | $105,000 (+2.99%) Land $35,580 Building $69,420 | $362,070 (-2.15%) Land $148,000 Building $214,070 |
| 2023 | $1,950.00 (+8.94%) | $101,950 (+2.99%) Land $34,540 Building $67,410 | $370,020 (+12.77%) Land $149,300 Building $220,720 |
| 2022 | $1,790.00 | $98,990 Land $33,530 Building $65,460 | $328,120 Land $130,000 Building $198,120 |
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 182 Picture St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 | 7 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 182 Picture St 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 | 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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