Polk County property record for 575 Walnut St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,511 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08421-CA-06201 |
| Primary APN | 08421-CA-06201 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,480 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 575610 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 575 WALNUT ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | E. A. THORPS TOWN PLAT OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 6 BLOCK 27 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | E. A. THORPS TOWN PLAT OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 575 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Property Address | 575 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2137 |
| Document Number | 0000002617 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-002617 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 575 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2137 |
| Document Number | 0000002618 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-002618 |
| Name | ONPOINT COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
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 | $85,280 (+3%) Land $20,240 Building $65,040 | $318,220 (-3.83%) Land $150,000 Building $168,220 | |
| 2025 | $1,511.00 (+3.78%) | $82,800 (+3%) Land $19,650 Building $63,150 | $330,910 (+4.4%) Land $149,300 Building $181,610 |
| 2024 | $1,456.00 (-2.48%) | $80,390 (+3%) Land $19,080 Building $61,310 | $316,970 (-1.39%) Land $137,000 Building $179,970 |
| 2023 | $1,493.00 (+8.98%) | $78,050 (+3%) Land $18,520 Building $59,530 | $321,440 (+10.97%) Land $138,200 Building $183,240 |
| 2022 | $1,370.00 | $75,780 Land $17,980 Building $57,800 | $289,670 Land $117,500 Building $172,170 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 93% of the US · lower than 98.2% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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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