Polk County property record for 480 Independence Hwy, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,222 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $226,500 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,487 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07426-C0-02301 |
| Primary APN | 07426-C0-02301 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,222 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,505 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Garage Area | 717 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 568409 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 480 INDEPENDENCE HWY |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-9658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-5 |
| Legal Description | NULL NULL BLOCK NULL |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | NULL |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | NULL |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4037 |
| Census Tract | 5301 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 480 INDEPENDENCE HWY, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9658 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20135341 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010453 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 480 INDEPENDENCE HWY, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9658 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000011390 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-011390 |
| Name | OREGON EMPLOYEES FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SALEM, OR 97301 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Oct 5, 2028 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Central School District 13J (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $198,930 (+3%) Land $49,070 Building $149,860 | $479,390 (+7.99%) Land $160,000 Building $319,390 | |
| 2025 | $2,487.00 (+4.15%) | $193,140 (+3%) Land $47,640 Building $145,500 | $443,930 (-3.01%) Land $130,000 Building $313,930 |
| 2024 | $2,388.00 (-6.1%) | $187,520 (+3%) Land $46,250 Building $141,270 | $457,710 (+3.95%) Land $134,000 Building $323,710 |
| 2023 | $2,543.00 (+13.98%) | $182,060 (+3%) Land $44,910 Building $137,150 | $440,320 (+10.11%) Land $125,950 Building $314,370 |
| 2022 | $2,231.00 | $176,760 Land $43,600 Building $133,160 | $399,900 Land $118,400 Building $281,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 28, 2021
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 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 | RICKREALL WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 1,650 people · EPA ID OR4100704 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.36 mg/L (2024–2026) action level 1.3 mg/L |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Nitrate not recorded as resolved · Apr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 65 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 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Alyrica Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: Hunter Communications, Verizon.
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