223 A St, Independence, OR 97351 Property Records

Polk County property record for 223 A St, Independence, OR 97351

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,713 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.26 acres (11,324 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$3,061 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08428-BA-07200`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08428-BA-07200`
Alternative APN	`203346`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,713 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,179 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,101 sqft
Basement Area	1,078 sqft
Finished Basement	612 sqft
Unfinished Basement	466 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Utility Room	Utility Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Exterior Material	Wood Shingle
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	11,324 sqft (0.26 acres)
View / Lot	Flood Plain
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	484 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	120 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	203346
Street Address	223 A ST
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	OR
Zip	97351-2039
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS
Legal Description	ONE STORY WITH BASEMENT
Legal Range	4W
Legal Township	08S
Legal Section	28
Legal Subdivision	HENRY HILLS TOWN/INDEPENDENCE
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	POLK OR
Township / Civil Division	MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	20305

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	336 SOUTHGATE DR S, MONMOUTH, OR 97361-9748
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Beneficiary / Creditor

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK OR
Recording Date	Sep 13, 2021
Property Address	223 A ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2039
Document Number	0000014541
Instrument Date	Sep 8, 2021
Instrument	2021-014541
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 23, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	223 A STREET, 223, MONMOUTH, OR 97361

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	336 SOUTHGATE DR S, MONMOUTH, OR 97361-9748

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Oregon
County	Polk County
Municipality	Independence City
Unified School District	Central School District 13J (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$172,750 (+3%) Land $43,760 Building $128,990	$457,960 (+5.31%) Land $160,000 Building $297,960
2025	$3,061.00 (+3.8%)	$167,720 (+3%) Land $42,480 Building $125,240	$434,860 (-6.15%) Land $145,000 Building $289,860
2024	$2,949.00 (-2.48%)	$162,840 (+3%) Land $41,240 Building $121,600	$463,380 (-2.28%) Land $148,000 Building $315,380
2023	$3,024.00 (+8.89%)	$158,100 (+3%) Land $40,040 Building $118,060	$474,190 (+14.48%) Land $149,300 Building $324,890
2022	$2,777.00	$153,500 Land $38,870 Building $114,630	$414,210 Land $130,000 Building $284,210

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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 100 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.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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