OFF MARKET

Listed by ED DESMARTEAU • WINDERMERE MID VALLEY (Cell: 503-409-2433). Bought with EXP REALTY, LLC.

Off market feb 2020 for $385K

$492,322

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,346/mo

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2 ba

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2,674

sq ft

135 S 3rd St, Independence, OR 97351

About this home

Classic, well cared for and updated home in the heart of Historical Independence. Many updates include vinyl windows, laminate flooring, carpet in bedrooms. Newer forced air gas heater and hot water heater. Has many built-ins and original fixtures. Separate partially finished building in backyard could possibly be used as guest house, rental, art studio or workshop. Elementary school and riverfront park, popular for walking and biking, both only 2 blocks away. 1 bedroom can be utilized as office.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

9,801 sq ftLot Size

$184Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by ED DESMARTEAU • WINDERMERE MID VALLEY

Bought with EMMA KREGER • EXP REALTY, LLC

Source:WVMLS #720000

Redfin Estimate

$492,322

$107K since sold in February 2020$3,000 since October

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 21.4% higher than the average sale price ($405K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JAN 22, 2026
$400,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft
367 Spruce Ct, Independence, OR 97351
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SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$410,000
B
4 beds1 bath2,305 sq ft
489 D St, Independence, OR 97351
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$437,500
C
3 beds2 baths2,203 sq ft
111 S 3rd St, Independence, OR 97351
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$470,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,101 sq ft
555 Sacre Ln, Monmouth, OR 97361
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$377,500
E
5 beds2 baths1,688 sq ft
357 E St, Independence, OR 97351
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 31, 2026
$337,500
F
4 beds1 bath1,423 sq ft
892 D St, Independence, OR 97351

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$2,772/mo

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Market trends in 97351, OR

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

100.5%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$407K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

New listings for sale

$359,900
3 beds2 baths1,404 sq ft
874 James St, Independence, OR 97351
$400,000
4 beds2 baths1,556 sq ft
977 Monmouth St, Independence, OR 97351
$459,900
3 beds2 baths1,640 sq ft
1244 S 9th St, Independence, OR 97351
Matt Willcuts • Willcuts Company Real Estate
$331,500
2 beds2 baths1,558 sq ft
114 Walnut St, Independence, OR 97351
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Sale history for 135 S 3rd St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Feb 13, 2020

Sold

$385,000

$144/sq ft

WVMLS #720000

Jan 2, 2018

Sold

$250,500

$94/sq ft

Dec 16, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Oct 24, 2017

Contingent

—

Oct 6, 2017

Price Changed

$259,900

$97/sq ft

Jun 19, 2017

Listed

$269,500

$101/sq ft

+13

Public Records

Oct 14, 2005

Sold

$188,000

$70/sq ft

WVMLS #545655

Jun 20, 2005

Listed

$198,000

$74/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,215 (+3.8%)

$40,550 + $135,610

$176,160

2024

$3,098 (−2.5%)

$39,370 + $131,660

$171,030

2023

$3,177 (+8.9%)

$38,220 + $127,830

$166,050

2022

$2,917 (+1.1%)

$37,110 + $124,110

$161,220

2021

$2,884 (+2.7%)

$36,020 + $120,510

$156,530

2020

$2,809 (+2.7%)

$34,970 + $117,010

$151,980

2019

$2,736 (+3.3%)

$33,950 + $113,610

$147,560

2018

$2,649 (+0.6%)

$32,960 + $110,310

$143,270

2017

$2,635 (−1.8%)

$32,000 + $107,100

$139,100

2016

$2,683 (+6.3%)

$31,070 + $103,980

$135,050

2014

$2,523 (+5.9%)

$29,290 + $98,020

$127,310

2013

$2,382 (+3.6%)

$28,440 + $95,170

$123,610

2012

$2,299 (+3.3%)

$27,610 + $92,400

$120,010

2011

$2,225 (+3.6%)

$26,800 + $89,720

$116,520

2010

$2,149 (+0.4%)

$26,020 + $87,110

$113,130

2008

$2,141

$25,260 + $84,580

$109,840

Tax history for 135 S 3rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,215 (+3.8%)

$40,550 + $135,610

$176,160

2024

$3,098 (−2.5%)

$39,370 + $131,660

$171,030

2023

$3,177 (+8.9%)

$38,220 + $127,830

$166,050

2022

$2,917 (+1.1%)

$37,110 + $124,110

$161,220

2021

$2,884 (+2.7%)

$36,020 + $120,510

$156,530

2020

$2,809 (+2.7%)

$34,970 + $117,010

$151,980

2019

$2,736 (+3.3%)

$33,950 + $113,610

$147,560

2018

$2,649 (+0.6%)

$32,960 + $110,310

$143,270

2017

$2,635 (−1.8%)

$32,000 + $107,100

$139,100

2016

$2,683 (+6.3%)

$31,070 + $103,980

$135,050

2014

$2,523 (+5.9%)

$29,290 + $98,020

$127,310

2013

$2,382 (+3.6%)

$28,440 + $95,170

$123,610

2012

$2,299 (+3.3%)

$27,610 + $92,400

$120,010

2011

$2,225 (+3.6%)

$26,800 + $89,720

$116,520

2010

$2,149 (+0.4%)

$26,020 + $87,110

$113,130

2008

$2,141

$25,260 + $84,580

$109,840

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Apr 24, 2024 • Final

Residential mechanical

Work on a wood stove.

Gas

HVAC

Mar 1, 2019 • Final

Residential electrical

Perform a kitchen remodel.

Electrical

Kitchen

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Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Asbestos
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,674
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,702
Building Sq. Ft: 2,674
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 460
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,801
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: 9
Acres: 0.225
Zoning Code: RS
State Use Description: RESID/IMPROVED

Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,674
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,801 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Polk County
APN: 305765

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Independence Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

6/10

Talmadge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

4/10

Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 92° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

9/10 Air Factor

11 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Independence, OR • 97351

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in June and 2.1 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$468,000 – $567,000

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Home values near 135 S 3rd St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
224 South 3rd St, Independence, OR 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2579 Sq. Ft.	$610,248
138 South 3rd St, Independence, OR 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1678 Sq. Ft.	$245,673
61 South 3rd St, Independence, OR 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3608 Sq. Ft.	$503,491
255 C St, Independence, OR 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 948 Sq. Ft.	$196,878
246 B St, Independence, OR 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2095 Sq. Ft.	$449,639
357 B St, Independence, OR 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1348 Sq. Ft.	$400,641
364 1/2 B St, Independence, OR 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 932 Sq. Ft.	$282,316

Address	Redfin Estimate
111 South 3rd St, Independence, OR 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2203 Sq. Ft.	$448,360
62 South 3rd St, Independence, OR 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1213 Sq. Ft.	$301,251
190 South 3rd St, Independence, OR 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2049 Sq. Ft.	$493,327
284 C St, Independence, OR 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2490 Sq. Ft.	$403,675
220 B St, Independence, OR 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2220 Sq. Ft.	$490,880
261 B St, Independence, OR 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1218 Sq. Ft.	$380,404
300 B St, Independence, OR 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1934 Sq. Ft.	$438,283

Address	Redfin Estimate
86 South 3rd St, Independence, OR 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1662 Sq. Ft.	$420,679
160 South 3rd St, Independence, OR 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2478 Sq. Ft.	$533,576
112 South 3rd St, Independence, OR 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 5433 Sq. Ft.	$602,278
360 C St, Independence, OR 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1575 Sq. Ft.	$393,892
224 C St, Independence, OR - Beds \| 959 Baths \| 4320 Sq. Ft.	—
264 C St, Independence, OR 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 5226 Sq. Ft.	$607,357
158 South 2nd St, Independence, OR 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2015 Sq. Ft.	$420,397

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