Polk County property record for 526 Walnut St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,127 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.047 acres (2,030 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,480 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08421-CA-08600 |
| Primary APN | 08421-CA-08600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,127 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 807 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 320 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,030 sqft (0.047 acres) |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 201173 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 526 WALNUT ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | ONE AND 1/2 STORY |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | E A THORPS TOWN/INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| 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 | 526 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000580 |
| 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 | $83,530 (+3%) Land $27,830 Building $55,700 | $225,230 (-3.05%) Land $137,000 Building $88,230 | |
| 2025 | $1,480.00 (+3.79%) | $81,100 (+3%) Land $27,020 Building $54,080 | $232,310 (+5.96%) Land $135,200 Building $97,110 |
| 2024 | $1,426.00 (-2.46%) | $78,740 (+3%) Land $26,240 Building $52,500 | $219,240 (-2.03%) Land $123,000 Building $96,240 |
| 2023 | $1,462.00 (+8.94%) | $76,450 (+2.99%) Land $25,480 Building $50,970 | $223,780 (+7.06%) Land $124,100 Building $99,680 |
| 2022 | $1,342.00 | $74,230 Land $24,740 Building $49,490 | $209,020 Land $108,250 Building $100,770 |
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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