Polk County property record for 836 S 4th St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,712 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BD-11302 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BD-11302 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 760 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,160 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 247 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 206628 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 836 S 4TH ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PS |
| Legal Description | ONE STORY WITH ATTIC |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS ADD/HENRY HILLS TOWN/I |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| 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 | PO BOX 577, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-0577 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 20057088 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010782 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $96,640 (+2.99%) Land $34,150 Building $62,490 | $261,070 (-3.78%) Land $150,000 Building $111,070 | |
| 2025 | $1,712.00 (+3.76%) | $93,830 (+3%) Land $33,160 Building $60,670 | $271,340 (+4.41%) Land $149,300 Building $122,040 |
| 2024 | $1,650.00 (-2.48%) | $91,100 (+3%) Land $32,200 Building $58,900 | $259,890 (-1.32%) Land $137,000 Building $122,890 |
| 2023 | $1,692.00 (+8.95%) | $88,450 (+2.99%) Land $31,270 Building $57,180 | $263,370 (+8.33%) Land $138,200 Building $125,170 |
| 2022 | $1,553.00 | $85,880 Land $30,360 Building $55,520 | $243,110 Land $117,500 Building $125,610 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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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