Polk County property record for 853 Stearman St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,175 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.407 acres (17,732 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $395,900 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,401 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08417-DD-02000 |
| Primary APN | 08417-DD-02000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,175 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,695 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,175 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,732 sqft (0.407 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 18 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 415 sqft |
| Patio Area | 415 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 491301 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 853 STEARMAN ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-9414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSA |
| Legal Description | AIRPARK NORTH LOT 18 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | AIRPARK NORTH |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 20303 |
853 Stearman St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 STEARMAN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201611236 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008458 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 853 STEARMAN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-9414 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000999 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-000999 |
| Name | IAA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 18, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Stearman St was $7,401, up 3.8% from the year before.
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 | $420,150 (+3%) Land $78,950 Building $341,200 | $696,270 (+6.44%) Land $160,000 Building $536,270 | |
| 2025 | $7,401.00 (+3.79%) | $407,920 (+3%) Land $76,650 Building $331,270 | $654,150 (-0.56%) Land $153,800 Building $500,350 |
| 2024 | $7,131.00 (-2.52%) | $396,040 (+3%) Land $74,420 Building $321,620 | $657,840 (+4.22%) Land $156,900 Building $500,940 |
| 2023 | $7,315.00 (+8.95%) | $384,510 (+3%) Land $72,250 Building $312,260 | $631,190 (+10.87%) Land $150,700 Building $480,490 |
| 2022 | $6,714.00 | $373,320 Land $70,150 Building $303,170 | $569,320 Land $160,400 Building $408,920 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 853 Stearman St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1996 · High Winds, Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 853 Stearman St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 168 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 |
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