Polk County property record for 490 S 3rd St, Independence, OR 97351 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,371 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BD-01800 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BD-01800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,304 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,826 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,501 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Area | 522 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 450 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 205803 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 490 S 3RD ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 4 BLOCK 15 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3043 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 08428-BD-01800
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010925 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Central School District 13J (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $133,850 (+2.99%) Land $37,440 Building $96,410 | $338,480 (-4.85%) Land $150,000 Building $188,480 | |
| 2025 | $2,371.00 (+3.76%) | $129,960 (+3%) Land $36,340 Building $93,620 | $355,720 (+4.15%) Land $149,300 Building $206,420 |
| 2024 | $2,285.00 (-2.52%) | $126,180 (+3%) Land $35,280 Building $90,900 | $341,560 (-2.14%) Land $137,000 Building $204,560 |
| 2023 | $2,344.00 (+8.92%) | $122,510 (+2.99%) Land $34,250 Building $88,260 | $349,020 (+15.69%) Land $138,200 Building $210,820 |
| 2022 | $2,152.00 | $118,950 Land $33,250 Building $85,700 | $301,680 Land $117,500 Building $184,180 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (41053C), updated October 28, 2021 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 410530203053, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 408 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Independence Network | Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Alyrica Networks | Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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