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Farm (Irrigated Or Dry)Agriculture / Farming
Last sold for $530,000 on Jun 24, 2020

8629 HIGHLAND RD

INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351
2
Baths
4,890 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.
7.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2022
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$530,000 · Jun 24, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,649 (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.$609,437 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,167
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$582,270
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$371,353
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,345,450

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Farm (Irrigated Or Dry)
CountyPOLK
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
E
Monmouth Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.0 mi
M
Talmadge Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 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

8629 Highland Rd 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Independence 97351
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Independence 97351
  • Newer than 97% 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.

Living area4,890 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size7.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built2022
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 8629 Highland Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 97351Polk County
Living areabigger than4,890 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than7.49 ac97% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than202297% of homes97% of homes

About 8629 Highland Rd

When did 8629 Highland Rd, Independence, OR last sell?

8629 Highland Rd, Independence, OR last sold on Jun 24, 2020 for $530,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8629 Highland Rd, Independence, OR?

8629 Highland Rd, Independence, OR has 2 bathrooms and 4,890 square feet of living space.

When was 8629 Highland Rd, Independence, OR built?

8629 Highland Rd, Independence, OR was built in 2022, making it 4 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8629 Highland Rd, Independence, OR?

8629 Highland Rd, Independence, OR is assigned to Central High School (high), rated C; Monmouth Elementary School (elementary), 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 8629 Highland Rd, Independence, OR compare to other homes in Independence 97351?

Among the 3,173 homes in Independence 97351, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,890 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (7.49 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (2022 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 8629 Highland Rd, Independence, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8629 Highland Rd, Independence, OR was $7,649. The county assessed it at $609,437.

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