Polk County property record for 640 S 4th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,772 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BD-06800 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BD-06800 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,426 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Area | 322 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 206219 |
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| Street Address | 640 S 4TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | HILLS ADDITION LOT 2 BLOCK 7 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3048 |
| 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.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 640 S 4TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 640 S 4TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1914 |
| Document Number | 0000000515 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 515 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 625 HAWTHORNE AVE SE #100 SALEM OR 973016865, 100, SALEM, OR 97301-6865 |
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 | $156,460 (+3%) Land $41,770 Building $114,690 | $323,010 (-3.89%) Land $150,000 Building $173,010 | |
| 2025 | $2,772.00 (+3.78%) | $151,910 (+3%) Land $40,550 Building $111,360 | $336,070 (+3.67%) Land $149,300 Building $186,770 |
| 2024 | $2,671.00 (-2.48%) | $147,490 (+3%) Land $39,370 Building $108,120 | $324,160 (-1.4%) Land $137,000 Building $187,160 |
| 2023 | $2,739.00 (+8.91%) | $143,200 (+3%) Land $38,220 Building $104,980 | $328,770 (+9.91%) Land $138,200 Building $190,570 |
| 2022 | $2,515.00 | $139,030 Land $37,110 Building $101,920 | $299,120 Land $117,500 Building $181,620 |
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 |
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| 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.
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 |
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| 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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