Polk County property record for 535 S 7th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,900 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BC-07000 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BC-07000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,700 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 205283 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 535 S 7TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | ONE STORY |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3039 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Independence Historic District listed 1989 · 155 contributing resources · NRIS 89000048 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
535 S 7th St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 535 S 7TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 535 S 7th St was $1,900, up 3.8% from the year before.
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 | $107,230 (+3%) Land $38,510 Building $68,720 | $300,880 (-3.64%) Land $150,000 Building $150,880 | |
| 2025 | $1,900.00 (+3.83%) | $104,110 (+3%) Land $37,390 Building $66,720 | $312,230 (+3.95%) Land $149,300 Building $162,930 |
| 2024 | $1,830.00 (-2.5%) | $101,080 (+3%) Land $36,300 Building $64,780 | $300,360 (-1.37%) Land $137,000 Building $163,360 |
| 2023 | $1,877.00 (+8.94%) | $98,140 (+2.99%) Land $35,250 Building $62,890 | $304,530 (+13.09%) Land $138,200 Building $166,330 |
| 2022 | $1,723.00 | $95,290 Land $34,220 Building $61,070 | $269,270 Land $117,500 Building $151,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 535 S 7th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
Wildfire risk around 535 S 7th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 408 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Hunter Communications.
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