Listed by DIETER WEHNER • iHOMES (Direc: 503-881-4242). Bought with iHOMES.
Off market aug 2024 for $185K
$228,002
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$3,005/mo
4
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,678
sq ft
138 S Third St, Independence, OR 97351
About this home
A fixer upper in a great location on large .23 acre lot. Home has 9+ ft ceiling downstairs, wood floors, large windows. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms plus unfinished attic. Detached 640 ft.² garage with alley access. This property is in walking distance to River View Park, dining and shopping. This opportunity cannot be financed, be prepared for a cash transaction. Among other things Home is in need of foundation repair, roof replacement, sewer line repair, plumbing updates, heating system etc
A fixer upper in a great location on large .23 acre lot. Home has 9+ ft ceiling downstairs, wood floors, large windows. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms plus unfinished attic. Detached 640 ft.² garage with alley access. This property is in walking distance to River View Park, dining and shopping. This opportunity cannot be financed, be prepared for a cash transaction. Among other things Home is in need of foundation repair, roof replacement, sewer line repair, plumbing updates, heating system etc
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,977 (+3.8%)
$40,540 + $67,770
$108,310
2024
$1,905 (−2.5%)
$39,360 + $65,800
$105,160
2023
$1,953 (+8.9%)
$38,220 + $63,880
$102,100
2022
$1,793 (+1.1%)
$37,110 + $62,020
$99,130
2021
$1,774 (+2.7%)
$36,020 + $60,230
$96,250
2020
$1,727 (+2.7%)
$34,970 + $58,480
$93,450
2019
$1,682 (+3.3%)
$33,950 + $56,780
$90,730
2018
$1,629 (+0.6%)
$32,960 + $55,130
$88,090
2017
$1,620 (−1.8%)
$32,000 + $53,530
$85,530
2016
$1,649 (+6.3%)
$31,070 + $51,970
$83,040
2014
$1,551 (+5.9%)
$29,290 + $49,000
$78,290
2013
$1,464 (+3.6%)
$28,440 + $47,570
$76,010
2012
$1,414 (+3.3%)
$27,610 + $46,190
$73,800
2011
$1,369 (+3.6%)
$26,800 + $44,860
$71,660
2010
$1,322 (+0.4%)
$26,020 + $43,560
$69,580
2008
$1,317
$25,260 + $42,300
$67,560
Tax history for 138 S Third St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,977 (+3.8%)
$40,540 + $67,770
$108,310
2024
$1,905 (−2.5%)
$39,360 + $65,800
$105,160
2023
$1,953 (+8.9%)
$38,220 + $63,880
$102,100
2022
$1,793 (+1.1%)
$37,110 + $62,020
$99,130
2021
$1,774 (+2.7%)
$36,020 + $60,230
$96,250
2020
$1,727 (+2.7%)
$34,970 + $58,480
$93,450
2019
$1,682 (+3.3%)
$33,950 + $56,780
$90,730
2018
$1,629 (+0.6%)
$32,960 + $55,130
$88,090
2017
$1,620 (−1.8%)
$32,000 + $53,530
$85,530
2016
$1,649 (+6.3%)
$31,070 + $51,970
$83,040
2014
$1,551 (+5.9%)
$29,290 + $49,000
$78,290
2013
$1,464 (+3.6%)
$28,440 + $47,570
$76,010
2012
$1,414 (+3.3%)
$27,610 + $46,190
$73,800
2011
$1,369 (+3.6%)
$26,800 + $44,860
$71,660
2010
$1,322 (+0.4%)
$26,020 + $43,560
$69,580
2008
$1,317
$25,260 + $42,300
$67,560
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,801 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1910
Sq. Ft.
1,678
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
203544
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Jan 7, 2025 • Active
Residential mechanical
Add a new half bathroom and relocate an existing bathroom. Install a new water supply system.
Bathroom
Plumbing
Jan 7, 2025 • Active
Residential plumbing
Add a new half bathroom and relocate an existing bathroom. Install a new water supply system.
Bathroom
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 0
# of Bathrooms (Main): 1
Additional Rooms
Dining: Formal
Appliances
Range Type: Electric
Interior Features
Flooring: Wood
High Speed Communication: Available
Heating & Cooling
Oil, Zonal
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fenced: Partial
Foundation: Pier
Landscape: Yes
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Siding: Cedar
Underground Sprinkles: No
Building Information
Outbuildings: Separate Shop
Siding Style: Lap
Year Built: 1880
Exterior Color: White
Lot Information
Lot Type: Dimension Above
Sq. Ft.: 9,801
Acres: 0.23
Dimensions: 148.5 ft x 66 ft
Property Information
HOME STYLE: 1.5 Story
Dual-Living: Possible
Home Warranty: No
Sq. Ft. Source: County
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Amount: $1,953
Tax Years: 2023
Tax Account #: 203544
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Heater: Electric
Water: Connected, City
Location
Unit #1 Information
Parking Type/Capacity: front door
Homeowners Association Information
No Association
School Information
Elem School: Independence
Elementary School: Independence
Middle School: Talmadge
Middle School: Talmadge
High School: Central
High School: Central
Location Information
Block: 12
Lot: 2
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,678
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 9,801 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1910
County: Polk County
APN: 203544
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Disposal: No
Listing Information
Broker Attribution Contact: Direc: 503-881-4242
Status Detail: 0
Inclusions: All personal property
Possession: COE
Information For Agents
Syndicated Remarks: A fixer upper in a great location on large .23 acre lot. Home has 9+ ft ceiling downstairs, wood floors, large windows. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms plus unfinished attic. Detached 640 ft.² garage with alley access. This property is in walking distance to River View Park, dining and shopping. This opportunity cannot be financed, be prepared for a cash transaction. Among other things Home is in need of foundation repair, roof replacement, sewer line repair, plumbing updates, heating system etc
Around this home
Schools
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
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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 hot days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
Wind Factor
We're working on getting current and accurate wind risk information for this home.
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.
9.7 hrs
2.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$217,000 – $263,000
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