Polk County property record for 485 S 4th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,907 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,464 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BD-02100 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BD-02100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,365 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,907 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Garage Area | 405 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 205832 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 485 S 4TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | ONE STORY |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENRY HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3043 |
| 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.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 784 LOG CABIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2120 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PACIFIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 12, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MAPS CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20193559 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 485 S 4TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1911 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000004668 |
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| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-004668 |
| Name | PACIFIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 485 S 4TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1911 |
| Document Number | 0000003559 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $143.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 784 LOG CABIN ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512120, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2120 |
| Document Number | 3560 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3560 |
| Name | MAPS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SALEM, OR 97301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 11, 2049 |
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 | $82,630 (+2.99%) Land $34,160 Building $48,470 | $288,330 (-3.51%) Land $150,000 Building $138,330 | |
| 2025 | $1,464.00 (+3.83%) | $80,230 (+2.99%) Land $33,170 Building $47,060 | $298,830 (+4.21%) Land $149,300 Building $149,530 |
| 2024 | $1,410.00 (-2.56%) | $77,900 (+2.99%) Land $32,200 Building $45,700 | $286,750 (-1.36%) Land $137,000 Building $149,750 |
| 2023 | $1,447.00 (+8.96%) | $75,640 (+3%) Land $31,270 Building $44,370 | $290,690 (+9.95%) Land $138,200 Building $152,490 |
| 2022 | $1,328.00 | $73,440 Land $30,360 Building $43,080 | $264,390 Land $117,500 Building $146,890 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 408 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: CenturyLink, Hunter Communications.
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