Polk County property record for 20 S 4th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,912 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.312 acres (13,573 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,702 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BA-13200 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BA-13200 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,500 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,456 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,573 sqft (0.312 acres) |
| Garage Area | 588 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 720 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 203838 |
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| Street Address | 20 S 4TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 1 BLOCK 20 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 20 S 4TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 29, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 4, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage BAYSHORE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 20215457 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005457 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 20 S 4TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2008 |
| Document Number | 0000005457 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-005457 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 20 S 4TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2008 |
| Document Number | 0000005458 |
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| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-005458 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 20 S 4TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2008 |
| Document Number | 0000014195 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-014195 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1410 NORTHGATE DR, 1410, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9590 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 20 S 4TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2008 |
| Document Number | 0000014196 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-014196 |
| Name | BAYSHORE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 295 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2044 |
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 | $265,370 (+3%) Land $47,220 Building $218,150 | $613,390 (-5.49%) Land $165,000 Building $448,390 | |
| 2025 | $4,702.00 (+3.8%) | $257,650 (+3%) Land $45,840 Building $211,810 | $649,040 (+3.28%) Land $165,400 Building $483,640 |
| 2024 | $4,530.00 (-2.5%) | $250,150 (+3%) Land $44,500 Building $205,650 | $628,450 (-1.56%) Land $153,000 Building $475,450 |
| 2023 | $4,646.00 (+8.91%) | $242,870 (+3%) Land $43,210 Building $199,660 | $638,390 (+11.85%) Land $154,300 Building $484,090 |
| 2022 | $4,266.00 | $235,800 Land $41,950 Building $193,850 | $570,750 Land $135,000 Building $435,750 |
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 |
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| 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 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Oregon |
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| 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 |
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| 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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