Polk County property record for 37 Walnut St, Independence, OR 97351 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
| Square Footage | 1,266 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage | 596 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $2,906.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 08421-CD-06300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,266 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,862 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 802 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 464 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Other Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Other (not Classified) Roof |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 596 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft Deck |
| Heating System | Baseboard Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 201904 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 37 WALNUT ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2024 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THORPS ADDITION LOT 7 BLOCK 12 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | THORPS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Minor Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 08421-CD-06300
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008936 |
| Record Refreshed | 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 | $164,010 (+3%) Land $37,440 Building $126,570 | $364,500 (-4.95%) Land $150,000 Building $214,500 | |
| 2025 | $2,906.00 (+3.79%) | $159,240 (+2.99%) Land $36,340 Building $122,900 | $383,490 (+4.29%) Land $149,300 Building $234,190 |
| 2024 | $2,800.00 (-2.51%) | $154,610 (+3%) Land $35,280 Building $119,330 | $367,710 (-2.19%) Land $137,000 Building $230,710 |
| 2023 | $2,872.00 (+8.95%) | $150,110 (+3%) Land $34,250 Building $115,860 | $375,940 (+13.08%) Land $138,200 Building $237,740 |
| 2022 | $2,636.00 | $145,740 Land $33,250 Building $112,490 | $332,460 Land $117,500 Building $214,960 |
37 Walnut St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Polk County (41053C), updated October 28, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
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
| 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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