70 Log Cabin St, Independence, OR 97351 Property Records

Polk County property record for 70 Log Cabin St, Independence, OR 97351

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.154 acres (6,720 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$390,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,549 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`08421-CD-05900`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08421-CD-05900`
Alternative APN	`201863`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,764 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,858 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,151 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	1,226 sqft
Basement Area	570 sqft
Utility Room	Utility Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Architectural Style	Multi-Level
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,720 sqft (0.154 acres)
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	201863
Street Address	70 LOG CABIN ST
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	OR
Zip	97351-2019
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS
Legal Description	THORPS ADDITION LOT 3 BLOCK 12
Legal Range	4W
Legal Township	08S
Legal Section	21
Legal Subdivision	THORPS ADDITION
Legal Block	12
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	POLK OR
Township / Civil Division	MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3019
Census Tract	20305

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

70 Log Cabin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.

Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	70 LOG CABIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2019
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 11, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202111477
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK OR
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2021
Property Address	70 LOG CABIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2019
Document Number	0000011477
Instrument Date	Jul 14, 2021
Instrument	2021-011477
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 23, 2021
Title Company	AMERITITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	70 LOG CABIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2019

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011478
Date	Jul 15, 2021
Instrument	2021-011478

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Log Cabin St was $3,549, up 3.8% from the year before.

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Oregon
County	Polk County
Municipality	Independence City
Unified School District	Central School District 13J (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$200,300 (+3%) Land $57,150 Building $143,150	$475,940 (-5.84%) Land $150,000 Building $325,940
2025	$3,549.00 (+3.8%)	$194,470 (+3%) Land $55,480 Building $138,990	$505,480 (+4.59%) Land $149,300 Building $356,180
2024	$3,419.00 (-2.51%)	$188,810 (+2.99%) Land $53,870 Building $134,940	$483,300 (-2.38%) Land $137,000 Building $346,300
2023	$3,507.00 (+8.91%)	$183,320 (+2.99%) Land $52,300 Building $131,020	$495,100 (+16.66%) Land $138,200 Building $356,900
2022	$3,220.00	$177,990 Land $50,770 Building $127,220	$424,400 Land $117,500 Building $306,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 70 Log Cabin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
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

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

Wildfire risk around 70 Log Cabin 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 245 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
Hunter Communications Fixed Wireless	200 / 20