Polk County property record for 562 S 4th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 932 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,814 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BD-06100 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BD-06100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 932 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,304 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 932 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 206149 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 562 S 4TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | HILLS ADDITION LOT 3 BLOCK 4 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| 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.
562 S 4th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 562 S 4TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE CO |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20256628 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Property Address | 562 S 4TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1912 |
| Document Number | 0000006628 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-006628 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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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| Address | 562 S 4TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1912 |
| Document Number | 0000006629 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-006629 |
| Name | EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 562 S 4TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1912 |
| Document Number | 0000007385 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-007385 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16491 SE JASPER DR, DAMASCUS, OR 97089-9129 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 562 S 4th St was $1,814, 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 | $102,410 (+3%) Land $40,650 Building $61,760 | $298,280 (+6.79%) Land $150,000 Building $148,280 | |
| 2025 | $1,814.00 (+3.78%) | $99,430 (+2.99%) Land $39,470 Building $59,960 | $279,320 (-6.17%) Land $135,000 Building $144,320 |
| 2024 | $1,748.00 (-2.51%) | $96,540 (+3%) Land $38,320 Building $58,220 | $297,680 (-1.37%) Land $137,000 Building $160,680 |
| 2023 | $1,793.00 (+8.93%) | $93,730 (+3%) Land $37,210 Building $56,520 | $301,810 (+14.14%) Land $138,200 Building $163,610 |
| 2022 | $1,646.00 | $91,000 Land $36,130 Building $54,870 | $264,410 Land $117,500 Building $146,910 |
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.
FEMA maps place 562 S 4th 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 |
| 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 562 S 4th 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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