985 S Main St, Independence, OR 97351 Property Records

Polk County property record for 985 S Main St, Independence, OR 97351

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,549 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size1.11 acres (48,352 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$151,000 (Mar 2004)
Tax Bill$5,492 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Mortgage
Jan 2022 Mortgage
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN08428-D0-00201

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08428-D0-00201
Alternative APN
  • 563632

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,549 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,165 sqft
1st Floor Area1,549 sqft
Utility RoomUtility Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area48,352 sqft
View / LotTraffic
Garage Area616 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces
Deck Area355 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number563632
Street Address985 S MAIN ST
CityINDEPENDENCE
StateOR
Zip97351-2323
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAG
Legal DescriptionPARTITION PLAT 2001-0014 LOT 2
Legal Range4W
Legal Township08S
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionPARTITION PLAT 2001-0014
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionPOLK OR
Township / Civil DivisionMONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract20306

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of June 3, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address985 S MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2323
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 28, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Jan 24, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
SOVEREIGN LENDING GROUP INC
Oct 4, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SOVEREIGN LENDING GROUP INC
Apr 5, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
CBC NATIONAL BANK
May 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
SOVEREIGN LNDG
Jul 6, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
SOVEREIGN LNDG
May 5, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 18, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 18, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20044132
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK OR
Recording DateMay 28, 2026
Property Address985 S MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2323
Document Number0000004271
Instrument DateMay 21, 2026
Instrument20264271
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address985 S MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2323
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000004271,
DateMay 28, 2026
Instrument20264271
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJun 1, 2046
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.23%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK OR
Property Address985 S MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2323
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address985 S MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2323

Mortgage

Document Number0000000957
DateJan 24, 2022
Instrument2022-000957
Lender
NameSOVEREIGN LENDING GROUP INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOSTA MESA, CA 92626
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2052

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK OR
Property Address985 S MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2323
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 13, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address985 S MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2323

Mortgage

Document Number0000015691
DateOct 4, 2021
Instrument2021-015691
Lender
NameSOVEREIGN LENDING GROUP INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOSTA MESA, CA 92626
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term353 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK OR
Property Address985 S MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2323
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyADVANTAGE TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000004074
DateApr 5, 2018
Instrument2018-004074
Lender
NameCBC NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressALPHARETTA, GA 30022
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2048

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK OR
Property Address985 S MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2323
Document Number0000007319
Instrument DateMay 23, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 10, 2020
Title CompanyUNISOURCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address985 S MAIN ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512323, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2323

Mortgage

Document Number0000007319
DateJun 2, 2020
Instrument7319
Lender
NameSOVEREIGN LNDG
AddressCOSTA MESA, CA 92626
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2050

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK OR
Property Address985 S MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2323
Document Number0000007513
Instrument DateJul 6, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 26, 2019
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE, LAWYERS TITLE INSURANCE CORP.

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address985 S MAIN ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512323, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2323

Mortgage

Document Number0000007513
DateJul 18, 2019
Instrument7513
Lender
NameSOVEREIGN LNDG
AddressCOSTA MESA, CA 92626
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 17, 2049

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK OR
Property Address985 S MAIN ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2323
Document Number0000005599
Instrument DateMay 5, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2017
Title CompanyTITLE SOURCES INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address985 S MAIN ST INDEPENDENCE OR 973512323, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2323

Mortgage

Document Number0000005599
DateMay 11, 2017
Instrument5599
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 10, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOregon
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityIndependence City
Unified School DistrictCentral School District 13J (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$309,960 (+3%) Land $78,890 Building $231,070$540,930 (+1.4%) Land $245,000 Building $295,930
2025$5,492.00 (+3.78%)$300,940 (+3%) Land $76,590 Building $224,350$533,450 (-4.77%) Land $236,750 Building $296,700
2024$5,292.00 (-2.49%)$292,180 (+3%) Land $74,360 Building $217,820$560,170 (+4.16%) Land $247,000 Building $313,170
2023$5,427.00 (+8.93%)$283,670 (+3%) Land $72,190 Building $211,480$537,780 (+0.35%) Land $236,000 Building $301,780
2022$4,982.00$275,410 Land $70,090 Building $205,320$535,920 Land $230,000 Building $305,920

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 28, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 43 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies43 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Oregon
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemINDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM
serves 10,300 people · EPA ID OR4100399
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2022
Lead3 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb
Copper1.45 mg/L (2021–2023)
action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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