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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $800,000 on Aug 30, 2023

1086 SASSAFRAS ST

INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351
6
Beds
6
Baths
3,152 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$800,000 · Aug 30, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,799 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$442,720 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$99,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$343,390
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$429,830
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$812,080

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
24
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
39
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
37
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
10
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.23 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Independence Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Central High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Talmadge Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Central School District 13j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97351These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.175

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,271
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.240 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,961
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,161
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.47%

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How this home compares

1086 Sassafras St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Independence 97351
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Polk County
  • Among the newest homes in Independence 97351

How it measures up in Independence 97351

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Independence 97351.

Living area3,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 1086 Sassafras St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 97351Polk County
Living areabigger than3,152 ft²95% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac38% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than2023almost all homesalmost all homes

About 1086 Sassafras St

When did 1086 Sassafras St, Independence, OR last sell?

1086 Sassafras St, Independence, OR last sold on Aug 30, 2023 for $800,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1086 Sassafras St, Independence, OR?

1086 Sassafras St, Independence, OR has 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3,152 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1086 Sassafras St, Independence, OR built?

1086 Sassafras St, Independence, OR was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 1086 Sassafras St, Independence, OR?

1086 Sassafras St, Independence, OR is assigned to Independence Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Central High School (high), rated D-; Talmadge Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Central School District 13j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1086 Sassafras St, Independence, OR compare to other homes in Independence 97351?

Among the 3,173 homes in Independence 97351, it is bigger than 95% of them (3,152 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2023 against a typical 1995). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1086 Sassafras St, Independence, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1086 Sassafras St, Independence, OR was $7,799. The county assessed it at $442,720.

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