Polk County property record for 280 N 12th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,330 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,495 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,900 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,725 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 08420-CD-01200 |
| Primary APN | 08420-CD-01200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,330 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,792 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,495 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| View / Lot | Flood Plain |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 536057 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 N 12TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-9421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | ASH BROOK ADDITION - PHASE VI LOT 12 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASH BROOK ADDITION - PHASE VI |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
280 N 12th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 N 12TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162400 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 N 12th St was $3,725, 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 | $210,250 (+3%) Land $58,260 Building $151,990 | $366,200 (-5.76%) Land $150,000 Building $216,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,725.00 (+3.79%) | $204,130 (+3%) Land $56,560 Building $147,570 | $388,570 (+2.18%) Land $150,600 Building $237,970 |
| 2024 | $3,589.00 (-2.5%) | $198,190 (+3%) Land $54,920 Building $143,270 | $380,290 (+4.09%) Land $148,000 Building $232,290 |
| 2023 | $3,681.00 (+8.94%) | $192,420 (+3%) Land $53,320 Building $139,100 | $365,340 (+10.28%) Land $141,500 Building $223,840 |
| 2022 | $3,379.00 | $186,820 Land $51,760 Building $135,060 | $331,280 Land $127,100 Building $204,180 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 N 12th St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 28, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 280 N 12th St is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 98.9% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 293 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 |
May also be available: Hunter Communications.
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