Polk County property record for 840 S 3rd St, Independence, OR 97351 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,402 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08428-BD-11900 |
| Primary APN | 08428-BD-11900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,982 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 768 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Area | 702 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 135 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 206631 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 840 S 3RD ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ONE STORY WITH ATTIC |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENRY HILL S ADDITION TO HENRY HILL S |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 08428-BD-11900
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5373 MIRAGE ST N, KEIZER, OR 97303-7612 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 06, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 11, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201612858 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 840 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1803 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 840 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1803 |
| Document Number | 0000005570 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-005570 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 840 S 3RD ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-1803 |
| Document Number | 0000011706 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 07, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11706 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3793 GALLOWAY ST S SALEM OR 973026806, SALEM, OR 97302-6806 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Central School District 13J (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $135,590 (+2.99%) Land $38,040 Building $97,550 | $379,380 (-4.38%) Land $150,000 Building $229,380 | |
| 2025 | $2,402.00 (+3.76%) | $131,650 (+3%) Land $36,930 Building $94,720 | $396,740 (+3.53%) Land $149,300 Building $247,440 |
| 2024 | $2,315.00 (-2.49%) | $127,820 (+3%) Land $35,850 Building $91,970 | $383,220 (-1.46%) Land $137,000 Building $246,220 |
| 2023 | $2,374.00 (+8.95%) | $124,100 (+3%) Land $34,800 Building $89,300 | $388,900 (+5.37%) Land $138,200 Building $250,700 |
| 2022 | $2,179.00 | $120,490 Land $33,790 Building $86,700 | $369,090 Land $117,500 Building $251,590 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (41053C), updated October 28, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
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