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Last sold for $40,000 on May 17, 2005

975 JAMES ST

INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,404 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · May 17, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,238 (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.$126,280 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,990
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,290
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$122,610
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$260,650

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile Home
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Ash Creek Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Talmadge Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

975 James 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 70% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% 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 area1,404 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 975 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 97351Polk County
Living areabigger than1,404 ft²42% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac24% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than199860% of homes64% of homes

About 975 James St

When did 975 James St, Independence, OR last sell?

975 James St, Independence, OR last sold on May 17, 2005 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 975 James St, Independence, OR?

975 James St, Independence, OR has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,404 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 975 James St, Independence, OR built?

975 James St, Independence, OR was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a mobile home home.

What schools serve 975 James St, Independence, OR?

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

How does 975 James St, Independence, OR compare to other homes in Independence 97351?

Among the 3,175 homes in Independence 97351, it is bigger than 42% of them (1,404 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1998 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 975 James St, Independence, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 975 James St, Independence, OR was $2,238. The county assessed it at $126,280.

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