Polk County property record for 236 Independence Way, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (4,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,188 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-DC-02000 |
| Primary APN | 08428-DC-02000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,634 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,634 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,999 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 565228 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 236 INDEPENDENCE WAY |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-9575 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | FREEDOM ESTATES LOT 20 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FREEDOM ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 236 INDEPENDENCE WAY, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9575 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20155385 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 236 INDEPENDENCE WAY, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9575 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 238 INDEPENDENCE WAY, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9575 |
| Document Number | 0000010830 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-010830 |
| Name | ADVANTAGEFIRST LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
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 | $181,030 (+3%) Land $43,680 Building $137,350 | $358,020 (-5.05%) Land $150,000 Building $208,020 | |
| 2025 | $3,188.00 (+3.78%) | $175,760 (+2.99%) Land $42,410 Building $133,350 | $377,080 (+1.63%) Land $150,600 Building $226,480 |
| 2024 | $3,072.00 (-2.54%) | $170,650 (+3%) Land $41,180 Building $129,470 | $371,050 (+4.1%) Land $148,000 Building $223,050 |
| 2023 | $3,152.00 (+8.95%) | $165,680 (+3%) Land $39,980 Building $125,700 | $356,440 (+12.64%) Land $141,500 Building $214,940 |
| 2022 | $2,893.00 | $160,860 Land $38,820 Building $122,040 | $316,440 Land $116,000 Building $200,440 |
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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