Polk County property record for 444 Dawn Ct, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,066 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,042 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,296 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08420-CD-02500 |
| Primary APN | 08420-CD-02500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,066 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,537 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,042 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Garage Area | 471 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 208 sqft |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 536185 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 444 DAWN CT |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-9535 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | ASH BROOK ADDITION - PHASE VI LOT 25 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASH BROOK ADDITION - PHASE VI |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
444 Dawn Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 444 DAWN CT, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9535 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015833 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 444 DAWN CT, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9535 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000008137 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-008137 |
| Name | MAPS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SALEM, OR 97309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 29, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 444 Dawn Ct was $3,296, 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 | $186,050 (+2.99%) Land $56,820 Building $129,230 | $349,100 (-5.6%) Land $150,000 Building $199,100 | |
| 2025 | $3,296.00 (+3.78%) | $180,640 (+3%) Land $55,170 Building $125,470 | $369,790 (+2.14%) Land $150,600 Building $219,190 |
| 2024 | $3,176.00 (-2.52%) | $175,380 (+3%) Land $53,560 Building $121,820 | $362,050 (+4.11%) Land $148,000 Building $214,050 |
| 2023 | $3,258.00 (+8.93%) | $170,280 (+2.99%) Land $52,000 Building $118,280 | $347,770 (+14.44%) Land $141,500 Building $206,270 |
| 2022 | $2,991.00 | $165,330 Land $50,490 Building $114,840 | $303,880 Land $116,000 Building $187,880 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 444 Dawn Ct 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 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 444 Dawn Ct 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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