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$330,039$217 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $111,000 on Apr 26, 2004

16 S 3RD ST

INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,519 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$330K
$318K low$342K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$111,000 · Apr 26, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,296 (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.$129,550 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,440
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,110
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$125,780
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$284,940

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 260 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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

Foreclosure Filings(5)

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

E
Independence Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Talmadge Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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

16 S 3rd 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.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Independence 97351
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Independence 97351

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$267K$914K

This home is worth more than 11% of 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.

Estimated value$330,039
CheaperTypical $419,336Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$217
CheaperTypical $291Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,519 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 16 S 3rd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 97351Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$330,03911% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2179% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,519 ft²52% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac31% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than194213% of homes10% of homes

About 16 S 3rd St

How much is 16 S 3rd St, Independence, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 S 3rd St, Independence, OR is $330,039 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $318,216 to $341,862. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 S 3rd St, Independence, OR last sell?

16 S 3rd St, Independence, OR last sold on Apr 26, 2004 for $111,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16 S 3rd St, Independence, OR?

16 S 3rd St, Independence, OR has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,519 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 16 S 3rd St, Independence, OR built?

16 S 3rd St, Independence, OR was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16 S 3rd St, Independence, OR?

16 S 3rd St, Independence, OR is assigned to Independence Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Central High School (high), rated C; Talmadge Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Central School District 13j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16 S 3rd St, Independence, OR compare to other homes in Independence 97351?

Among the 3,173 homes in Independence 97351, it is worth more than 11% of them ($330,039 against a typical $419,336), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($217 against a typical $291), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,519 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1942 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 9% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 16 S 3rd St, Independence, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 S 3rd St, Independence, OR was $2,296. The county assessed it at $129,550.

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