Polk County property record for 500 Spruce Ave, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,610 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,386 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-CB-05800 |
| Primary APN | 08428-CB-05800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,302 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Plywood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,610 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 98 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 207373 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 500 SPRUCE AVE |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | HILL PARK ADDITION NO. 4 LOT 4 BLOCK 8 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILL PARK ADDITION NO. 4 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 SPRUCE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 500 SPRUCE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1634 |
| Document Number | 0000010341 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 SPRUCE AVE INDEPENDENCE OR 973511634, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1634 |
| Document Number | 0000010341 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10341 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | SALEM, OR 97301-1266 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $134,680 (+3%) Land $47,940 Building $86,740 | $303,240 (-4.27%) Land $150,000 Building $153,240 | |
| 2025 | $2,386.00 (+3.78%) | $130,760 (+2.99%) Land $46,540 Building $84,220 | $316,780 (+4.56%) Land $149,300 Building $167,480 |
| 2024 | $2,299.00 (-2.5%) | $126,960 (+2.99%) Land $45,180 Building $81,780 | $302,970 (-2.03%) Land $137,000 Building $165,970 |
| 2023 | $2,358.00 (+8.91%) | $123,270 (+3%) Land $43,860 Building $79,410 | $309,250 (+14.99%) Land $138,200 Building $171,050 |
| 2022 | $2,165.00 | $119,680 Land $42,580 Building $77,100 | $268,930 Land $117,500 Building $151,430 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 488 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hunter Communications.
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