Polk County property record for 489 S 2nd St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 8 ba · 1,508 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $731 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BD-00400 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BD-00400 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,508 sqft |
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 306126 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 489 S 2ND ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2404 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | MUPC |
| Legal Description | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 5 BLOCK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| 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.
489 S 2nd St, a commercial property, is held in a trust.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 136 HEFFLEY ST S, MONMOUTH, OR 97361-2414 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 489 S 2nd St was $731, 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 | $41,280 (+2.99%) Land $40,060 Building $1,220 | $103,000 (-3.65%) Land $97,500 Building $5,500 | |
| 2025 | $731.00 (+3.84%) | $40,080 (+2.98%) Land $38,900 Building $1,180 | $106,900 (+2.27%) Land $101,400 Building $5,500 |
| 2024 | $704.00 (-2.63%) | $38,920 (+2.99%) Land $37,770 Building $1,150 | $104,530 (-6.13%) Land $99,450 Building $5,080 |
| 2023 | $723.00 (+9.05%) | $37,790 (+3%) Land $36,670 Building $1,120 | $111,360 (-0.3%) Land $106,280 Building $5,080 |
| 2022 | $663.00 | $36,690 Land $35,600 Building $1,090 | $111,700 Land $107,250 Building $4,450 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 489 S 2nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 489 S 2nd 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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