Polk County property record for 502 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 |
| Last Sale | $94,900 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,597 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-CB-05700 |
| Primary APN | 08428-CB-05700 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,610 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 495 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 207360 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 502 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 3 BLOCK 8 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILL PARK ADDITION NO. 4 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1899 BENTLEY ST E, MONMOUTH, OR 97361-1660 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20131601 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011089 |
| 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 | $146,560 (+2.99%) Land $48,120 Building $98,440 | $326,580 (-4.02%) Land $150,000 Building $176,580 | |
| 2025 | $2,597.00 (+3.8%) | $142,300 (+3%) Land $46,710 Building $95,590 | $340,270 (+4.3%) Land $149,300 Building $190,970 |
| 2024 | $2,502.00 (-2.49%) | $138,160 (+3%) Land $45,350 Building $92,810 | $326,250 (-2.07%) Land $137,000 Building $189,250 |
| 2023 | $2,566.00 (+8.91%) | $134,140 (+2.99%) Land $44,020 Building $90,120 | $333,130 (+12.48%) Land $138,200 Building $194,930 |
| 2022 | $2,356.00 | $130,240 Land $42,740 Building $87,500 | $296,160 Land $117,500 Building $178,660 |
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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