Fantastic 1342 sq ft one-level home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and open floor plan, oversized kitchen and pantry with appliances included. Enjoy the beautiful pavers and lush green lawn in the fully fenced backyard from your covered patio. With an effective year of 2007 you'll see the pride in ownership in this gem. All within a short distance of downtown Independence and all it's charm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
5,402 sq ftLot Size
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Elizabeth Boisvert• eXp Realty LLC
Bought with OR and WA Non Rmls• Non Rmls Broker
Source:RMLS #21331212
Redfin Estimate
$383,896
$81K since sold in February 2026$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 10.1% higher than the average sale price ($349K) of 2 comparable homes.
Fantastic 1342 sq ft one-level home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and open floor plan, oversized kitchen and pantry with appliances included. Enjoy the beautiful pavers and lush green lawn in the fully fenced backyard from your covered patio. With an effective year of 2007 you'll see the pride in ownership in this gem. All within a short distance of downtown Independence and all it's charm.
RMLS #21331212
Dec 3, 2021
Sold
$335,000
$248/sq ft
Oct 26, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 23, 2021
Listed
$325,000
$240/sq ft
+18
Public Records
Jan 23, 2009
Sold
$126,800
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 2005
Sold
$54,000
$40/sq ft
WVMLS #545760
Jun 21, 2005
Listed
$65,000
$48/sq ft
WVMLS #536207
May 2, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2004
Listed
$75,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 2000
Sold
$10,000
$7/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 20, 1981
Sold
$16,500
$12/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 6, 1980
Sold
$16,500
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,720 (+3.8%)
$28,400 + $65,830
$94,230
2024
$1,657 (−2.5%)
$27,570 + $63,920
$91,490
2023
$1,700 (+8.9%)
$26,770 + $62,060
$88,830
2022
$1,560 (+1.1%)
$25,990 + $60,260
$86,250
2021
$1,543 (+2.7%)
$25,230 + $58,510
$83,740
2020
$1,503 (+2.7%)
$24,500 + $56,810
$81,310
2019
$1,464 (+3.3%)
$23,790 + $55,160
$78,950
2018
$1,418 (+0.6%)
$23,090 + $53,570
$76,660
2017
$1,410 (−1.8%)
$22,420 + $52,010
$74,430
2016
$1,435 (+6.3%)
$21,770 + $50,500
$72,270
2014
$1,350 (+5.9%)
$20,520 + $47,610
$68,130
2013
$1,275 (+3.6%)
$19,920 + $46,230
$66,150
2012
$1,230 (+3.3%)
$19,340 + $44,890
$64,230
2011
$1,191 (+3.6%)
$18,780 + $43,580
$62,360
2010
$1,150 (+0.4%)
$18,230 + $42,320
$60,550
2008
$1,146
$17,700 + $41,090
$58,790
Tax history for 520 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,720 (+3.8%)
$28,400 + $65,830
$94,230
2024
$1,657 (−2.5%)
$27,570 + $63,920
$91,490
2023
$1,700 (+8.9%)
$26,770 + $62,060
$88,830
2022
$1,560 (+1.1%)
$25,990 + $60,260
$86,250
2021
$1,543 (+2.7%)
$25,230 + $58,510
$83,740
2020
$1,503 (+2.7%)
$24,500 + $56,810
$81,310
2019
$1,464 (+3.3%)
$23,790 + $55,160
$78,950
2018
$1,418 (+0.6%)
$23,090 + $53,570
$76,660
2017
$1,410 (−1.8%)
$22,420 + $52,010
$74,430
2016
$1,435 (+6.3%)
$21,770 + $50,500
$72,270
2014
$1,350 (+5.9%)
$20,520 + $47,610
$68,130
2013
$1,275 (+3.6%)
$19,920 + $46,230
$66,150
2012
$1,230 (+3.3%)
$19,340 + $44,890
$64,230
2011
$1,191 (+3.6%)
$18,780 + $43,580
$62,360
2010
$1,150 (+0.4%)
$18,230 + $42,320
$60,550
2008
$1,146
$17,700 + $41,090
$58,790
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Oct 16, 2025 • Active
Residential mechanical
Install a new gas line from the front to the back of the house for a future tankless water heater and stove.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Apr 24, 2024 • Final
Residential mechanical
Install a mini-split system.
HVAC
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: E A THORPS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,352
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,352
Building Sq. Ft: 1,352
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: E. A. THORPS TOWN PLAT OF INDEPENDENCE
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 5,402
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 34
Acres: 0.124
Zoning Code: RM
State Use Description: RESID/IMPROVED
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,352
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,402 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Polk County
APN: 201160
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Independence Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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
$365,000 – $442,000
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