Polk County property record for 421 Gentle Ave E, Monmouth, OR 97361
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,124 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,542 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $126,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,470 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08419-CC-06500 |
| Primary APN | 08419-CC-06500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,124 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,424 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,124 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,542 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 440776 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 GENTLE AVE E |
| City | MONMOUTH |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97361-1141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | OAK GROVE ESTATES-PHASE I UNIT 4 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK GROVE ESTATES-PHASE I |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Legal Unit | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 20304 |
421 Gentle Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 GENTLE AVE E, MONMOUTH, OR 97361-1141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20142868 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002221 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 421 GENTLE AVE E, MONMOUTH, OR 97361-1141 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000006476 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-006476 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 421 GENTLE AVE E, MONMOUTH, OR 97361-1141 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 GENTLE AVE E, MONMOUTH, OR 97361-1141 |
| Document Number | 0000014879 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-014879 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 336 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 Gentle Ave E was $2,470, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Monmouth City |
| Unified School District | Central School District 13J (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $147,660 (+3%) Land $20,640 Building $127,020 | $298,170 (+5.64%) Land $92,000 Building $206,170 | |
| 2025 | $2,470.00 (+3.87%) | $143,360 (+3%) Land $20,040 Building $123,320 | $282,260 (-1.21%) Land $81,200 Building $201,060 |
| 2024 | $2,378.00 (-3.96%) | $139,190 (+3%) Land $19,450 Building $119,740 | $285,720 (-5.32%) Land $82,800 Building $202,920 |
| 2023 | $2,476.00 (+11.08%) | $135,140 (+3%) Land $18,890 Building $116,250 | $301,770 (+13.35%) Land $86,800 Building $214,970 |
| 2022 | $2,229.00 | $131,210 Land $18,340 Building $112,870 | $266,230 Land $64,500 Building $201,730 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 Gentle Ave E 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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 421 Gentle Ave E 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 | CITY OF MONMOUTH serves 11,651 people · EPA ID OR4100537 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Failure to filter resolved · Nov 2015 |
|---|---|
| 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 394 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hunter Communications.
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