Polk County property record for 260 S Main St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 10,584 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,168 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $9,078 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BA-02600 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BA-02600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 10,584 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 8,168 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Account Number | 202943 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 260 S MAIN ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2006 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | MUPC |
| Legal Description | RETAIL STORE - COMMERCIAL |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENRY HILLS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
260 S Main St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 433 OSPREY LN, 315, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1558 |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200514035 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 24, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013453 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 260 S Main St was $9,078, 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 | $512,380 (+3%) Land $113,390 Building $398,990 | $879,950 (+3.16%) Land $180,000 Building $699,950 | |
| 2025 | $9,078.00 (+3.77%) | $497,460 (+3%) Land $110,090 Building $387,370 | $853,030 (-0.42%) Land $180,000 Building $673,030 |
| 2024 | $8,748.00 (-2.49%) | $482,980 (+3%) Land $106,880 Building $376,100 | $856,630 (+5.41%) Land $183,600 Building $673,030 |
| 2023 | $8,971.00 (+209.99%) | $468,920 (+193.08%) Land $103,770 Building $365,150 | $812,700 (+19.8%) Land $179,850 Building $632,850 |
| 2022 | $2,894.00 | $160,000 Land $52,440 Building $107,560 | $678,390 Land $181,500 Building $496,890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 260 S Main 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 | 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 risk around 260 S Main 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 83 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Alyrica Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Hunter Communications, Verizon.
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