Polk County property record for 738 S 7th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,727 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.386 acres (16,813 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,069 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 08428-BC-04400 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BC-04400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,727 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,727 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,813 sqft (0.386 acres) |
| View / Lot | Flood Plain |
| Deck Area | 204 sqft |
| Patio Area | 468 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 205014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 738 S 7TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | ONE STORY |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | J E DAVIDSON DONATION LAND CLAIM |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5023 |
| 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 | 738 S 7TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013265 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $173,220 (+3%) Land $43,890 Building $129,330 | $351,350 (+5.45%) Land $160,000 Building $191,350 | |
| 2025 | $3,069.00 (+3.79%) | $168,180 (+2.99%) Land $42,610 Building $125,570 | $333,180 (-6.15%) Land $145,000 Building $188,180 |
| 2024 | $2,957.00 (-2.51%) | $163,290 (+3%) Land $41,370 Building $121,920 | $355,000 (-1.41%) Land $148,000 Building $207,000 |
| 2023 | $3,033.00 (+8.94%) | $158,540 (+2.99%) Land $40,170 Building $118,370 | $360,060 (+10.47%) Land $149,300 Building $210,760 |
| 2022 | $2,784.00 | $153,930 Land $39,000 Building $114,930 | $325,930 Land $130,000 Building $195,930 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 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.
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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