Polk County property record for 486 S 7th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,195 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,488 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,930 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BC-09600 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BC-09600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,195 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 963 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 464 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,488 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Deck Area | 430 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 200 sqft |
| Utility Building | 396 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 205548 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 486 S 7TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | PATTERSONS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 4 BLOCK 5 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PATTERSONS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF INDEP |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3038 |
| 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 | 486 S 7TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20124095 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $108,920 (+3%) Land $29,470 Building $79,450 | $282,160 (-3.86%) Land $140,000 Building $142,160 | |
| 2025 | $1,930.00 (+3.82%) | $105,750 (+3%) Land $28,610 Building $77,140 | $293,480 (+4.25%) Land $138,200 Building $155,280 |
| 2024 | $1,859.00 (-2.52%) | $102,670 (+3%) Land $27,780 Building $74,890 | $281,510 (-2.16%) Land $126,000 Building $155,510 |
| 2023 | $1,907.00 (+8.97%) | $99,680 (+3%) Land $26,970 Building $72,710 | $287,730 (+10.65%) Land $127,100 Building $160,630 |
| 2022 | $1,750.00 | $96,780 Land $26,190 Building $70,590 | $260,030 Land $111,250 Building $148,780 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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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