Polk County property record for 504 Walnut St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 676 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $988 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08421-CA-08400 |
| Primary APN | 08421-CA-08400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 676 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 804 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 201157 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 504 WALNUT ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | E. A. THORPS TOWN PLAT OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 1 BLOCK 34 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | E. A. THORPS TOWN PLAT OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 530 S 6TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1708 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $55,800 (+2.99%) Land $29,210 Building $26,590 | $231,820 (-3.15%) Land $147,000 Building $84,820 | |
| 2025 | $988.00 (+3.78%) | $54,180 (+2.98%) Land $28,360 Building $25,820 | $239,350 (+5.81%) Land $146,300 Building $93,050 |
| 2024 | $952.00 (-2.56%) | $52,610 (+3%) Land $27,540 Building $25,070 | $226,210 (-1.26%) Land $134,000 Building $92,210 |
| 2023 | $977.00 (+8.92%) | $51,080 (+2.98%) Land $26,740 Building $24,340 | $229,090 (+12.89%) Land $135,200 Building $93,890 |
| 2022 | $897.00 | $49,600 Land $25,970 Building $23,630 | $202,930 Land $114,500 Building $88,430 |
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 | 7 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 93% of the US · lower than 98.2% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 245 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 |
| Hunter Communications Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
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