Polk County property record for 88 Walnut St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,492 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,220 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08421-CD-06800 |
| Primary APN | 08421-CD-06800 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,492 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,366 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 964 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 201946 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 88 WALNUT ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | THORPS ADDITION LOT 4 BLOCK 13 |
| Legal Range | 4W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | THORPS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| 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 assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 88 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 5, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer AMERITITLE |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer AMERITITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014567 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 88 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2023 |
| Document Number | 0000014420 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14420 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $80.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 88 WALNUT ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512023, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2023 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 88 WALNUT ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2023 |
| Document Number | 0000014567 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14567 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 88 WALNUT ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512023, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2023 |
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 | $125,320 (+3%) Land $54,310 Building $71,010 | $309,820 (-4.5%) Land $150,000 Building $159,820 | |
| 2025 | $2,220.00 (+3.79%) | $121,670 (+3%) Land $52,730 Building $68,940 | $324,410 (+3.62%) Land $149,300 Building $175,110 |
| 2024 | $2,139.00 (-2.51%) | $118,130 (+3%) Land $51,190 Building $66,940 | $313,090 (-2.18%) Land $137,000 Building $176,090 |
| 2023 | $2,194.00 (+8.94%) | $114,690 (+3%) Land $49,700 Building $64,990 | $320,080 (+11.04%) Land $138,200 Building $181,880 |
| 2022 | $2,014.00 | $111,350 Land $48,250 Building $63,100 | $288,250 Land $117,500 Building $170,750 |
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 | 3 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 |
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 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Monmouth Independence Network Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Alyrica Networks Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Hunter Communications & Technologies Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
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