Polk County property record for 224 S 3rd St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,579 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,566 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BA-09900 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BA-09900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,579 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,335 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,379 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,244 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 203599 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 224 S 3RD ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 1 2 BLOCK 13 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 08428-BA-09900
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Personal Representative |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Central School District 13J (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $314,180 (+3%) Land $48,610 Building $265,570 | $688,380 (-6.71%) Land $160,000 Building $528,380 | |
| 2025 | $5,566.00 (+3.77%) | $305,030 (+3%) Land $47,190 Building $257,840 | $737,920 (+3.7%) Land $160,400 Building $577,520 |
| 2024 | $5,364.00 (-2.49%) | $296,150 (+3%) Land $45,820 Building $250,330 | $711,580 (-1.6%) Land $148,000 Building $563,580 |
| 2023 | $5,501.00 (+8.93%) | $287,530 (+3%) Land $44,480 Building $243,050 | $723,150 (+10.27%) Land $149,300 Building $573,850 |
| 2022 | $5,050.00 | $279,160 Land $43,190 Building $235,970 | $655,790 Land $130,000 Building $525,790 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 28, 2021 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| 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 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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Monmouth Independence Network Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Alyrica Networks Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hunter Communications & Technologies, Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 408 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM serves 10,300 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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