Polk County property record for 838 S Main St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,418 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,212 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BD-13600 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BD-13600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,418 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,884 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,418 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,692 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| View / Lot | Traffic |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 408 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 306238 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 838 S MAIN ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RH |
| Legal Description | HILLS ADDITION LOT 2 BLOCK 20 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| 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 | 838 S MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20163107 |
| 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 | $237,730 (+3%) Land $43,870 Building $193,860 | $594,000 (-5.45%) Land $150,000 Building $444,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,212.00 (+3.79%) | $230,810 (+3%) Land $42,590 Building $188,220 | $628,240 (+4.28%) Land $149,300 Building $478,940 |
| 2024 | $4,058.00 (-2.5%) | $224,090 (+3%) Land $41,350 Building $182,740 | $602,430 (-1.58%) Land $137,000 Building $465,430 |
| 2023 | $4,162.00 (+8.92%) | $217,570 (+3%) Land $40,150 Building $177,420 | $612,090 (+11.32%) Land $138,200 Building $473,890 |
| 2022 | $3,821.00 | $211,240 Land $38,980 Building $172,260 | $549,840 Land $117,500 Building $432,340 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 94% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 263 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
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