Polk County property record for 55 Ash St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,207 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,960 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $112,510 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,634 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08421-CD-07101 |
| Primary APN | 08421-CD-07101 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,207 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,207 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,960 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| View / Lot | Flood Plain |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 198 sqft |
| Patio Area | 438 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 201988 |
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| Street Address | 55 ASH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | THORPS ADDITION LOT 7 8 BLOCK 13 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | THORPS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| 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.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 ASH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WALTON MORTGAGE INC |
| Feb 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MAPS CU |
| Oct 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MAPS CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20041370 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 55 ASH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2013 |
| Document Number | 0000003048 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263048 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 ASH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2013 |
| Document Number | 0000003048, |
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| Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263048 |
| Name | WALTON MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 4, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.11% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 55 ASH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2013 |
| Document Number | 0000003537 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 55 ASH ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512013, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2013 |
| Document Number | 0000003537 |
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| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3537 |
| Name | MAPS CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SALEM, OR 97301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 25, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 55 ASH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2013 |
| Document Number | 0000011632 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 55 ASH ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512013, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2013 |
| Document Number | 0000011632 |
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| Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11632 |
| Name | MAPS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SALEM, OR 97309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 8, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $148,650 (+2.99%) Land $60,200 Building $88,450 | $317,230 (+5.73%) Land $150,000 Building $167,230 | |
| 2025 | $2,634.00 (+3.78%) | $144,330 (+3%) Land $58,440 Building $85,890 | $300,050 (-5.81%) Land $135,000 Building $165,050 |
| 2024 | $2,538.00 (-2.5%) | $140,130 (+3%) Land $56,740 Building $83,390 | $318,560 (+0.25%) Land $137,000 Building $181,560 |
| 2023 | $2,603.00 (+8.96%) | $136,050 (+3%) Land $55,090 Building $80,960 | $317,780 (+11.87%) Land $138,200 Building $179,580 |
| 2022 | $2,389.00 | $132,090 Land $53,480 Building $78,610 | $284,070 Land $117,500 Building $166,570 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 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.
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 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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