Polk County property record for 261 B St, Independence, OR 97351 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,001 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,905 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BA-07101 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BA-07101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,752 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Area | 534 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 529389 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 B ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2043 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARTITION PLAT 1996-0002 LOT 2 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARTITION PLAT 1996-0002 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 08428-BA-07101
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 B ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2043 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200516033 |
| 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 | $163,980 (+3%) Land $46,940 Building $117,040 | $368,860 (-4.37%) Land $150,000 Building $218,860 | |
| 2025 | $2,905.00 (+3.79%) | $159,210 (+3%) Land $45,570 Building $113,640 | $385,710 (+4.26%) Land $149,300 Building $236,410 |
| 2024 | $2,799.00 (-2.51%) | $154,580 (+3%) Land $44,250 Building $110,330 | $369,950 (-1.45%) Land $137,000 Building $232,950 |
| 2023 | $2,871.00 (+8.92%) | $150,080 (+3%) Land $42,960 Building $107,120 | $375,390 (+9.61%) Land $138,200 Building $237,190 |
| 2022 | $2,636.00 | $145,710 Land $41,710 Building $104,000 | $342,480 Land $117,500 Building $224,980 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (41053C), updated October 28, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · 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.
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