Polk County property record for 636 S 5th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,418 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,860 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BC-02400 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BC-02400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,418 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,348 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 730 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 688 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Patio Area | 230 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 204851 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 636 S 5TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | HILLS ADDITION LOT 2 BLOCK 6 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3050 |
| 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.
636 S 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2004.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 636 S 5TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20044621 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 636 S 5th St was $1,860, 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 | $104,980 (+2.99%) Land $40,590 Building $64,390 | $219,990 (-3.31%) Land $147,000 Building $72,990 | |
| 2025 | $1,860.00 (+3.79%) | $101,930 (+2.99%) Land $39,420 Building $62,510 | $227,510 (+6.08%) Land $146,300 Building $81,210 |
| 2024 | $1,792.00 (-2.5%) | $98,970 (+3%) Land $38,280 Building $60,690 | $214,480 (-2.25%) Land $134,000 Building $80,480 |
| 2023 | $1,838.00 (+8.95%) | $96,090 (+2.99%) Land $37,170 Building $58,920 | $219,420 (+10.9%) Land $135,200 Building $84,220 |
| 2022 | $1,687.00 | $93,300 Land $36,100 Building $57,200 | $197,860 Land $114,500 Building $83,360 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 636 S 5th 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 636 S 5th 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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