Polk County property record for 187 Walnut St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 806 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $106,200 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,429 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08421-CD-05400 |
| Primary APN | 08421-CD-05400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 806 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 806 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 201805 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 187 WALNUT ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | THORPS ADDITION LOT 5 BLOCK 11 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | THORPS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 187 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2026 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20071330 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003046 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 187 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000010787 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-010787 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2046 |
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 | $80,650 (+2.99%) Land $36,310 Building $44,340 | $286,870 (-3.17%) Land $150,000 Building $136,870 | |
| 2025 | $1,429.00 (+3.78%) | $78,310 (+3%) Land $35,260 Building $43,050 | $296,250 (+5.06%) Land $149,300 Building $146,950 |
| 2024 | $1,377.00 (-2.48%) | $76,030 (+2.99%) Land $34,230 Building $41,800 | $281,980 (+4.69%) Land $137,000 Building $144,980 |
| 2023 | $1,412.00 (+8.95%) | $73,820 (+3%) Land $33,240 Building $40,580 | $269,340 (+12.37%) Land $138,200 Building $131,140 |
| 2022 | $1,296.00 | $71,670 Land $32,270 Building $39,400 | $239,690 Land $117,500 Building $122,190 |
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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