Polk County property record for 520 Walnut St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,402 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $303,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,719 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08421-CA-08500 |
| Primary APN | 08421-CA-08500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,402 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 140 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 201160 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 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 2 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 | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 08421-CA-08500
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 184, FALLS CITY, OR 97344-0184 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Dec 03, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 03, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20261156 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 02, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015410 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 520 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2136 |
| Document Number | 0000001156 |
| Map Reference | VOL D12 PG 239 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-001156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 184, FALLS CITY, OR 97344-0184 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Dec 03, 2021 |
| Property Address | 520 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2136 |
| Document Number | 0000018942 |
| Map Reference | VOL D12 PG 239 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 01, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-018942 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 520 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2136 |
| Document Number | 0000018943 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 03, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-018943 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $97,050 (+2.99%) Land $29,250 Building $67,800 | $343,430 (-4.59%) Land $150,000 Building $193,430 | |
| 2025 | $1,719.00 (+3.74%) | $94,230 (+2.99%) Land $28,400 Building $65,830 | $359,940 (+4.01%) Land $149,300 Building $210,640 |
| 2024 | $1,657.00 (-2.47%) | $91,490 (+2.99%) Land $27,570 Building $63,920 | $346,070 (-1.42%) Land $137,000 Building $209,070 |
| 2023 | $1,699.00 (+8.91%) | $88,830 (+2.99%) Land $26,770 Building $62,060 | $351,050 (+6.41%) Land $138,200 Building $212,850 |
| 2022 | $1,560.00 | $86,250 Land $25,990 Building $60,260 | $329,890 Land $117,500 Building $212,390 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 28, 2021 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (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 |
| Hunter Communications & Technologies Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 245 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM serves 10,300 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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