Polk County property record for 986 Sassafras St, Independence, OR 97351
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,663 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,053 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $545,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,029 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08429-DC-10800 |
| Primary APN | 08429-DC-10800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,663 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,101 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,663 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Lot Area | 5,053 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Garage Area | 438 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 581540 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 986 SASSAFRAS ST |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97351-2519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BRANDY MEADOWS NO. 3 LOT 107 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRANDY MEADOWS NO. 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 107 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MONMOUTH-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5021 |
| Census Tract | 20305 |
986 Sassafras St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 986 SASSAFRAS ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351-2519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20243710 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 986 Sassafras St was $5,029, 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 | $285,530 (+3%) Land $74,760 Building $210,770 | $524,940 (+0.73%) Land $138,560 Building $386,380 | |
| 2025 | $5,029.00 (+3.78%) | $277,220 (+3%) Land $72,580 Building $204,640 | $521,150 (+2.05%) Land $128,330 Building $392,820 |
| 2024 | $4,846.00 | $269,150 Land $70,470 Building $198,680 | $510,690 Land $127,130 Building $383,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 986 Sassafras St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 986 Sassafras 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 488 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Alyrica Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hunter Communications.
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