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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

521 WALNUT ST

INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,440 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.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
8
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,628 (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.$148,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,520
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$123,780
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$143,990
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$355,420

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 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.minimal

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.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Talmadge Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Central High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

521 Walnut 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.

  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Polk County

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 area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 521 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 97351Polk County
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²44% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac36% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than196020% of homes18% of homes

About 521 Walnut St

When did 521 Walnut St, Independence, OR last sell?

521 Walnut St, Independence, OR last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 521 Walnut St, Independence, OR?

521 Walnut St, Independence, OR has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 521 Walnut St, Independence, OR built?

521 Walnut St, Independence, OR was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 521 Walnut St, Independence, OR?

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

How does 521 Walnut St, Independence, OR compare to other homes in Independence 97351?

Among the 3,173 homes in Independence 97351, it is bigger than 44% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1960 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 521 Walnut St, Independence, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Walnut St, Independence, OR was $2,628. The county assessed it at $148,300.

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