Polk County property record for 251 Williams St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,053 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,082 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,346 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Second Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08421-CA-05101 |
| Primary APN | 08421-CA-05101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,053 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,373 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,082 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 65 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 537616 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 WILLIAMS ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | PARTITION PLAT 1996-0044 LOT 2 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARTITION PLAT 1996-0044 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
251 Williams St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2007.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 593, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-0593 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage OREGON AFFORDABLE HSNG ASSISTANCE CORP |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20075471 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 251 WILLIAMS ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2144 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000005786 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-005786 |
| Name | OREGON AFFORDABLE HSNG ASSISTANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | SALEM, OR 97301 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 251 WILLIAMS ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000005514 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 WILLIAMS ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512144, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2144 |
| Document Number | 0000005514 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5514 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | SALEM, OR 97301-1266 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Williams St was $2,346, up 3.8% from the year before.
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 | $132,440 (+2.99%) Land $37,620 Building $94,820 | $326,870 (-4.51%) Land $150,000 Building $176,870 | |
| 2025 | $2,346.00 (+3.76%) | $128,590 (+3%) Land $36,530 Building $92,060 | $342,310 (+4.28%) Land $149,300 Building $193,010 |
| 2024 | $2,261.00 (-2.5%) | $124,850 (+2.99%) Land $35,470 Building $89,380 | $328,270 (-2.02%) Land $137,000 Building $191,270 |
| 2023 | $2,319.00 (+8.92%) | $121,220 (+3%) Land $34,440 Building $86,780 | $335,040 (+7.37%) Land $138,200 Building $196,840 |
| 2022 | $2,129.00 | $117,690 Land $33,430 Building $84,260 | $312,050 Land $117,500 Building $194,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 Williams St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 risk around 251 Williams St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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.
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 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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