Polk County property record for 61 S 3rd St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,608 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $329,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,441 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BA-07700 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BA-07700 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,608 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,804 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,804 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,804 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 805 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 203403 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 61 S 3RD ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 6 BLOCK 10 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 08428-BA-07700
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 61 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UMPQUA BK |
| Feb 12, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UMPQUA BANK |
| Nov 13, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20191397 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 61 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2034 |
| Document Number | 0000019630 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 61 S 3RD ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512034, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2034 |
| Document Number | 0000019630 |
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| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 19630 |
| Name | UMPQUA BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | TIGARD, OR 97224 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 29, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 61 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2034 |
| Document Number | 0000001397 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 57 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 05, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-001397 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 08, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 61 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2034 |
| Document Number | 0000001398 |
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| Date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-001398 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 61 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2034 |
| Document Number | 0000013499 |
| Map Reference | VOL1 PG57 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 08, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-013499 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 08, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 61 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2034 |
| Document Number | 0000013500 |
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| Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-013500 |
| Name | MORTGAGE EXPRESS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 61 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2034 |
| Document Number | 0000008423 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $130.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 590 N GUN CLUB RD INDEPENDENCE OR 973519631, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9631 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Central School District 13J (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $194,210 (+3%) Land $41,770 Building $152,440 | $584,260 (-5.42%) Land $150,000 Building $434,260 | |
| 2025 | $3,441.00 (+3.8%) | $188,560 (+3%) Land $40,550 Building $148,010 | $617,730 (+3.57%) Land $149,300 Building $468,430 |
| 2024 | $3,315.00 (-2.5%) | $183,070 (+3%) Land $39,370 Building $143,700 | $596,440 (-2.45%) Land $137,000 Building $459,440 |
| 2023 | $3,400.00 (+8.9%) | $177,740 (+3%) Land $38,220 Building $139,520 | $611,440 (+12.51%) Land $138,200 Building $473,240 |
| 2022 | $3,122.00 | $172,570 Land $37,110 Building $135,460 | $543,440 Land $117,500 Building $425,940 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 28, 2021 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| 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 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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Monmouth Independence Network Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Alyrica Networks Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Hunter Communications & Technologies Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 245 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM serves 10,300 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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