Polk County property record for 485 S Main St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,400 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,676 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $334 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 08428-AC-00500 |
| Primary APN | 08428-AC-00500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,676 sqft (0.13 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Commercial |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 202662 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 485 S MAIN ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2419 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | MUPC |
| Legal Description | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 4 BLOCK 5 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
485 S Main St, commercial vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11260 SIMPSON RD, MONMOUTH, OR 97361-9677 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214434 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 485 S MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2419 |
| Document Number | 0000004434 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4434 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $139.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 11260 SIMPSON RD MONMOUTH OR 973619677, MONMOUTH, OR 97361-9677 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 485 S Main St was $334, up 3.7% 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 | $18,860 (+2.95%) Land $18,860 | $140,000 (-3.85%) Land $140,000 | |
| 2025 | $334.00 (+3.73%) | $18,320 (+2.98%) Land $18,320 | $145,600 (+1.96%) Land $145,600 |
| 2024 | $322.00 (-2.42%) | $17,790 (+2.95%) Land $17,790 | $142,800 (-6.42%) Land $142,800 |
| 2023 | $330.00 (+8.91%) | $17,280 (+2.98%) Land $17,280 | $152,600 (-0.91%) Land $152,600 |
| 2022 | $303.00 | $16,780 Land $16,780 | $154,000 Land $154,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 485 S Main St in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 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 485 S Main 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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