Polk County property record for 686 S 4th St, Independence, OR 97351 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,543 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BD-07000 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BD-07000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 206235 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 686 S 4TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HILLS ADDITION LOT 4 BLOCK 7 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3048 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 08428-BD-07000
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 S 4TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $143,540 (+3%) Land $41,770 Building $101,770 | $306,210 (-4.29%) Land $150,000 Building $156,210 | |
| 2025 | $2,543.00 (+3.8%) | $139,360 (+2.99%) Land $40,550 Building $98,810 | $319,920 (+4.52%) Land $149,300 Building $170,620 |
| 2024 | $2,450.00 (-2.51%) | $135,310 (+3%) Land $39,370 Building $95,940 | $306,080 (-1.38%) Land $137,000 Building $169,080 |
| 2023 | $2,513.00 (+8.93%) | $131,370 (+2.99%) Land $38,220 Building $93,150 | $310,350 (+12.02%) Land $138,200 Building $172,150 |
| 2022 | $2,307.00 | $127,550 Land $37,110 Building $90,440 | $277,040 Land $117,500 Building $159,540 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (41053C), updated October 28, 2021 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 410530203053, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| 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 · August 1, 2026 release · 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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 408 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (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 |
May also be available at this address: Hunter Communications & Technologies, Lumen Technologies. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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