Polk County property record for 540 N 13th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,848 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,415 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08420-DC-06000 |
| Primary APN | 08420-DC-06000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,848 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 554 sqft |
| Patio Area | 618 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 305231 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 N 13TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-9664 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | ASH BROOK ADDITION - PHASE II LOT 1 BLOCK 8 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASH BROOK ADDITION - PHASE II |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
540 N 13th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2011.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 N 13TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9664 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20115595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 N 13th St was $4,415, 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 | $249,190 (+3%) Land $54,660 Building $194,530 | $451,540 (-5.16%) Land $150,000 Building $301,540 | |
| 2025 | $4,415.00 (+3.78%) | $241,940 (+3%) Land $53,070 Building $188,870 | $476,120 (+3.44%) Land $149,300 Building $326,820 |
| 2024 | $4,254.00 (-2.5%) | $234,900 (+3%) Land $51,520 Building $183,380 | $460,290 (-1.51%) Land $137,000 Building $323,290 |
| 2023 | $4,363.00 (+8.94%) | $228,060 (+3%) Land $50,020 Building $178,040 | $467,370 (+6.95%) Land $138,200 Building $329,170 |
| 2022 | $4,005.00 | $221,420 Land $48,560 Building $172,860 | $436,980 Land $117,500 Building $319,480 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 N 13th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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.
The area around 540 N 13th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 339 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: AT&T, Hunter Communications.
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