Polk County property record for 687 S 4th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,619 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $37,500 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,938 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BD-07900 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BD-07900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,619 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,843 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,619 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Area | 784 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 10 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 206321 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 687 S 4TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | HILLS ADDITION LOT 5 BLOCK 8 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3047 |
| 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.
687 S 4th St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 549, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-0549 |
| 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 | Jul 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20145598 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007495 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 687 S 4th St was $4,938, 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 | $278,700 (+3%) Land $39,060 Building $239,640 | $516,170 (-5.91%) Land $150,000 Building $366,170 | |
| 2025 | $4,938.00 (+3.78%) | $270,590 (+3%) Land $37,920 Building $232,670 | $548,620 (+4%) Land $149,300 Building $399,320 |
| 2024 | $4,758.00 (-2.5%) | $262,710 (+3%) Land $36,810 Building $225,900 | $527,520 (-2.3%) Land $137,000 Building $390,520 |
| 2023 | $4,880.00 (+8.93%) | $255,060 (+3%) Land $35,730 Building $219,330 | $539,920 (+6.47%) Land $138,200 Building $401,720 |
| 2022 | $4,480.00 | $247,640 Land $34,690 Building $212,950 | $507,100 Land $117,500 Building $389,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 687 S 4th 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 687 S 4th 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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