Polk County property record for 224 Alder St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,820 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $167,500 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,293 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-DB-00900 |
| Primary APN | 08428-DB-00900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,604 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,820 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 208 sqft |
| Account Number | 531474 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 224 ALDER ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-9538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | RIVER OAK SUBDIVISION LOT 9 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER OAK SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| 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 | 22900 NE 264TH PL, BATTLE GROUND, WA 98604-3999 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200611637 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 12, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011636 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $186,990 (+3%) Land $53,630 Building $133,360 | $345,410 (-5.56%) Land $150,000 Building $195,410 | |
| 2025 | $3,293.00 (+3.78%) | $181,550 (+3%) Land $52,060 Building $129,490 | $365,740 (+2.17%) Land $150,600 Building $215,140 |
| 2024 | $3,173.00 (-2.55%) | $176,270 (+3%) Land $50,550 Building $125,720 | $357,980 (+4.11%) Land $148,000 Building $209,980 |
| 2023 | $3,256.00 (+8.97%) | $171,140 (+3%) Land $49,080 Building $122,060 | $343,850 (+14.53%) Land $141,500 Building $202,350 |
| 2022 | $2,988.00 | $166,160 Land $47,650 Building $118,510 | $300,240 Land $116,000 Building $184,240 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 263 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
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