Polk County property record for 488 S 6th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 756 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,373 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BC-10300 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BC-10300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 756 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,262 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Area | 314 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 205618 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 S 6TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1706 |
| 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 6 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | PATTERSONS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF INDEP |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3037 |
| 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.
488 S 6th St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 384 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1901 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 S 6th St was $1,373, 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 | $77,500 (+2.99%) Land $40,620 Building $36,880 | $236,830 (-3.33%) Land $150,000 Building $86,830 | |
| 2025 | $1,373.00 (+3.78%) | $75,250 (+3%) Land $39,440 Building $35,810 | $244,980 (+4.88%) Land $149,300 Building $95,680 |
| 2024 | $1,323.00 (-2.51%) | $73,060 (+2.99%) Land $38,290 Building $34,770 | $233,580 (-1.25%) Land $137,000 Building $96,580 |
| 2023 | $1,357.00 (+8.91%) | $70,940 (+2.99%) Land $37,180 Building $33,760 | $236,530 (+10.41%) Land $138,200 Building $98,330 |
| 2022 | $1,246.00 | $68,880 Land $36,100 Building $32,780 | $214,230 Land $117,500 Building $96,730 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 S 6th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 488 S 6th 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 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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