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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $795,000 on Oct 18, 2024

994 SASSAFRAS ST

INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351
6
Beds
5 / 2
Baths
3,082 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
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.$795,000 · Oct 18, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,161 (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.$406,520 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$74,740
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$331,780
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$666,090
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$736,650

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.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
34
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.
94
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.

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.0.12
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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 SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Talmadge Middle SchoolC
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

994 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 94% of homes in Independence 97351
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Independence 97351
  • 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 area3,082 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 994 Sassafras St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndependence 97351Polk County
Living areabigger than3,082 ft²94% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac11% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 994 Sassafras St

When did 994 Sassafras St, Independence, OR last sell?

994 Sassafras St, Independence, OR last sold on Oct 18, 2024 for $795,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 994 Sassafras St, Independence, OR?

994 Sassafras St, Independence, OR has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,082 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 994 Sassafras St, Independence, OR built?

994 Sassafras St, Independence, OR was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 994 Sassafras St, Independence, OR?

994 Sassafras 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 994 Sassafras St, Independence, OR compare to other homes in Independence 97351?

Among the 3,175 homes in Independence 97351, it is bigger than 94% of them (3,082 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 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 994 Sassafras St, Independence, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 994 Sassafras St, Independence, OR was $7,161. The county assessed it at $406,520.

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