567 S 5th St, Independence, OR 97351 Property Records

Polk County property record for 567 S 5th St, Independence, OR 97351

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,399 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.225 acres (9,801 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$185,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,797 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08428-BD-06500`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08428-BD-06500`
Alternative APN	`206181`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,399 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,099 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,399 sqft
Utility Room	Utility Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1966
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,801 sqft (0.225 acres)
Garage Area	460 sqft
Parking Spaces	8 Parking Spaces
Patio Area	352 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	206181
Street Address	567 S 5TH ST
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	OR
Zip	97351-1921
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS
Legal Description	HILLS ADDITION LOT 6 BLOCK 4
Legal Range	4W
Legal Township	08S
Legal Section	28
Legal Subdivision	HILLS ADDITION
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	POLK OR
Township / Civil Division	MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3041
Census Tract	20305

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	567 S 5TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1921
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 1, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Jul 25, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI DONALD G & CATHERINE K WHYTE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 29, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20188659
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 6, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0000009699
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK OR
Property Address	567 S 5TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1921
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 12, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003650
Date	Mar 1, 2021
Instrument	2021-003650

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ISELIN, NJ 08830

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK OR
Recording Date	Jul 25, 2018
Property Address	567 S 5TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1921
Document Number	0000008659
Instrument Date	Jul 10, 2018
Instrument	8659
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 6, 2018
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$185.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	567 S 5TH ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973511921, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1921

Mortgage

Document Number	8660
Date	Jul 25, 2018
Instrument	8660

Lender

Name	DONALD G & CATHERINE K WHYTE
Address	669 NW REED LN, DALLAS, OR 97338-1397

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Jul 24, 2043

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Oregon
County	Polk County
Municipality	Independence City
Unified School District	Central School District 13J (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$157,850 (+2.99%) Land $41,770 Building $116,080	$377,960 (-4.36%) Land $150,000 Building $227,960
2025	$2,797.00 (+3.78%)	$153,260 (+3%) Land $40,550 Building $112,710	$395,210 (+3.38%) Land $149,300 Building $245,910
2024	$2,695.00 (-2.5%)	$148,800 (+3%) Land $39,370 Building $109,430	$382,290 (-1.46%) Land $137,000 Building $245,290
2023	$2,764.00 (+8.95%)	$144,470 (+2.99%) Land $38,220 Building $106,250	$387,950 (+13.16%) Land $138,200 Building $249,750
2022	$2,537.00	$140,270 Land $37,110 Building $103,160	$342,840 Land $117,500 Building $225,340

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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