Polk County property record for 44 S 2nd St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,266 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BA-07400 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BA-07400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,624 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| View / Lot | Flood Plain |
| Deck Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 203362 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 44 S 2ND ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2057 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 2 BLOCK 10 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| 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.
44 S 2nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44 S 2ND ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2057 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005621 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 44 S 2nd St was $3,266, 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 | $184,320 (+3%) Land $32,230 Building $152,090 | $420,970 (-4.68%) Land $150,000 Building $270,970 | |
| 2025 | $3,266.00 (+3.78%) | $178,960 (+3%) Land $31,290 Building $147,670 | $441,650 (+4.05%) Land $149,300 Building $292,350 |
| 2024 | $3,147.00 (-2.48%) | $173,750 (+3%) Land $30,380 Building $143,370 | $424,470 (-2.24%) Land $137,000 Building $287,470 |
| 2023 | $3,227.00 (+8.91%) | $168,690 (+3%) Land $29,490 Building $139,200 | $434,180 (+8.4%) Land $138,200 Building $295,980 |
| 2022 | $2,963.00 | $163,780 Land $28,630 Building $135,150 | $400,530 Land $117,500 Building $283,030 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 44 S 2nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 44 S 2nd 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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