Polk County property record for 81 S 9th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,391 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,085 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $216,800 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,779 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 08428-BB-05401 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BB-05401 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,391 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,211 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,711 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 680 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,085 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| View / Lot | Flood Plain |
| Garage Area | 820 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 204372 |
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| Street Address | 81 S 9TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | TWO STORY |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 S 9TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 24, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 24, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201410699 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006339 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 81 S 9TH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1502 |
| Document Number | 0000003266 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 81 S 9TH ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973511502, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1502 |
| Document Number | 0000003266 |
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| Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3266 |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG |
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| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 18, 2048 |
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 | $269,730 (+3%) Land $44,000 Building $225,730 | $525,840 (-5.98%) Land $135,250 Building $390,590 | |
| 2025 | $4,779.00 (+3.78%) | $261,880 (+3%) Land $42,720 Building $219,160 | $559,310 (+2.4%) Land $137,180 Building $422,130 |
| 2024 | $4,605.00 (-2.5%) | $254,260 (+3%) Land $41,470 Building $212,790 | $546,200 (-1.57%) Land $127,800 Building $418,400 |
| 2023 | $4,723.00 (+8.93%) | $246,860 (+3%) Land $40,270 Building $206,590 | $554,930 (+10.05%) Land $128,920 Building $426,010 |
| 2022 | $4,336.00 | $239,670 Land $39,100 Building $200,570 | $504,230 Land $116,640 Building $387,590 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 98% of the US · lower than 99.5% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 293 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: Hunter Communications.
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