Listed by JENNIFER SPIRO • HOMESTEAD REAL ESTATE (Cell: 503-679-3602). Bought with EXP REALTY, LLC.
Off market apr 2021 for $195K
$331,226
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,285/mo
3
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,760
sq ft
451 S 2nd St, Independence, OR 97351
About this home
"Taylor House" Historic Home! 2 blocks from blooming downtown Independence and set in the Historic District. This house has all of the historic charm buyers look for! Spacious layout, built in cabinets, wood burning fireplace and more! Ductless heat pumps on each level of the house.
"Taylor House" Historic Home! 2 blocks from blooming downtown Independence and set in the Historic District. This house has all of the historic charm buyers look for! Spacious layout, built in cabinets, wood burning fireplace and more! Ductless heat pumps on each level of the house.
WVMLS #687983
Jan 29, 2016
Sold
$79,900
$45/sq ft
Jan 8, 2016
Contingent
—
Jan 6, 2016
Price Changed
$79,900
$45/sq ft
Dec 22, 2015
Relisted
—
Dec 22, 2015
Contingent
—
Oct 26, 2015
Price Changed
$104,500
$59/sq ft
Jul 29, 2015
Price Changed
$125,000
$71/sq ft
Mar 31, 2015
Listed
$144,900
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,400 (+3.8%)
$8,870 + $122,650
$131,520
2024
$2,313 (−2.5%)
$8,610 + $119,080
$127,690
2023
$2,372 (+8.9%)
$8,360 + $115,620
$123,980
2022
$2,178 (+1.1%)
$8,120 + $112,250
$120,370
2021
$2,154 (+2.7%)
$7,880 + $108,990
$116,870
2020
$2,097 (+2.7%)
$7,650 + $105,820
$113,470
2019
$2,043 (+3.3%)
$7,430 + $102,740
$110,170
2018
$1,978 (+0.6%)
$7,210 + $99,760
$106,970
2017
$1,967 (−1.8%)
$7,000 + $96,860
$103,860
2016
$2,003 (+6.3%)
$6,800 + $94,040
$100,840
2014
$1,884 (+32.4%)
$6,400 + $88,660
$95,060
2013
$1,423 (+3.6%)
$6,220 + $86,080
$92,300
2012
$1,374 (+3.3%)
$6,040 + $83,580
$89,620
2011
$1,330 (+3.6%)
$5,860 + $81,150
$87,010
2010
$1,284 (+0.4%)
$5,690 + $78,790
$84,480
2008
$1,279
$5,530 + $76,490
$82,020
Tax history for 451 S 2nd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,400 (+3.8%)
$8,870 + $122,650
$131,520
2024
$2,313 (−2.5%)
$8,610 + $119,080
$127,690
2023
$2,372 (+8.9%)
$8,360 + $115,620
$123,980
2022
$2,178 (+1.1%)
$8,120 + $112,250
$120,370
2021
$2,154 (+2.7%)
$7,880 + $108,990
$116,870
2020
$2,097 (+2.7%)
$7,650 + $105,820
$113,470
2019
$2,043 (+3.3%)
$7,430 + $102,740
$110,170
2018
$1,978 (+0.6%)
$7,210 + $99,760
$106,970
2017
$1,967 (−1.8%)
$7,000 + $96,860
$103,860
2016
$2,003 (+6.3%)
$6,800 + $94,040
$100,840
2014
$1,884 (+32.4%)
$6,400 + $88,660
$95,060
2013
$1,423 (+3.6%)
$6,220 + $86,080
$92,300
2012
$1,374 (+3.3%)
$6,040 + $83,580
$89,620
2011
$1,330 (+3.6%)
$5,860 + $81,150
$87,010
2010
$1,284 (+0.4%)
$5,690 + $78,790
$84,480
2008
$1,279
$5,530 + $76,490
$82,020
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,685 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,760
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
205704
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Apr 20, 2016 • Final
Residential electrical
Install a new electrical service with a meter main.
Electrical
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: 1
Carport
Garage Dimensions: 15X16
Interior
Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom #2 Level: Upper
Bedroom #2 Dimensions: 7X9
Bedroom #3 Level: Upper
Bedroom #3 Dimensions: 11X15
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 0
# of Bathrooms (Main): 1
Room Levels
Kitchen: Main
Dining Room: Main
Living Room: Main
Utility Room: Main
Room Dimensions
Kitchen: 11X15
Dining Room: 14X14
Living Room: 12.1 X 22
Utility Room: 6X7
Additional Rooms
Dining: Formal
Appliances
Dishwasher: Yes
Range Type: Electric, Range Included
Interior Features
Fireplace: Living Room, Wood
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
High Speed Communication: Unknown
Heating & Cooling
Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation: Pier
Landscape: No
Roof: Shingle, Shake
Siding: Wood
Underground Sprinkles: No
Building Information
Siding Style: Lap
Year Built: 1895
Exterior Color: White
Lot Information
Sq. Ft.: 3,685
Acres: 0.08
Property Information
HOME STYLE: 2 Story
Home Warranty: No
Sq. Ft. Source: County
No Assessments/Liens
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Amount: $2,097
Tax Years: 2020
Tax Account #: 205704
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Heater: Electric
Water: City
Location
Unit #1 Information
Parking Type/Capacity: Railing next to 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
Directions to Property: South on Hwy 51 from Salem, West on D Street, South on 2nd Street
Block: 5
Lot: 7,8
Cross Street: D Street
Directions to Property: South on Hwy 51 from Salem, West on D Street, South on 2nd Street
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,760
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,685 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Polk County
APN: 205704
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Syndicated Remarks: "Taylor House" Historic Home! 2 blocks from blooming downtown Independence and set in the Historic District. This house has all of the historic charm buyers look for! Spacious layout, built in cabinets, wood burning fireplace and more! Ductless heat pumps on each level of the house.
Around this home
Schools
Independence Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Talmadge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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78
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64
46
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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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$315,000 – $381,000
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