A grand home on a large lot in historic Independence. Refinished oak hardwood floors thruout the first floor. Apprx 1804 sqf on the first floor w/lrge living room w/fireplace, a chefs kitchen w/prep area, cooktop island & storage in tall birch wood cabinets. Formal dining area. Large bedrooms w/oak floors. Finished basement w/ Family room, 2nd fireplace, office, bath, shop area & large laundry.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$135Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mary Jo Avery• Avery Bunick Properties
Listed by Benjamin Willis• Avery Bunick Properties
A grand home on a large lot in historic Independence. Refinished oak hardwood floors throughout the first floor. 1804 sqf on the first floor with large living room w, fireplace, a chefs kitchen with ample counter-space, prep area and storage in tall birch wood cabinets. Formal dining area. Large bedrooms with oak floors. A finished basement with another 1804 sqf with Family room, second fireplace,office, bath, shop area, large laundry.
WVMLS #724295
Nov 13, 2017
Sold
$300,000
$83/sq ft
Nov 7, 2017
Pending
—
Sep 29, 2017
Price Changed
$300,000
$83/sq ft
Sep 28, 2017
Contingent
—
Sep 15, 2017
Listed
$289,900
$80/sq ft
+22
A grand home on a large lot in historic Independence. Refinished oak hardwood floors throughout the first floor. 1804 sqf on the first floor with large living room w, fireplace, a chefs kitchen with ample counter-space, prep area and storage in tall birch wood cabinets. Formal dining area. Large bedrooms with oak floors. A finished basement with another 1804 sqf with Family room, second fireplace,office, bath, shop area, large utility room. Large deck overlooking backyard. Low Polk county taxes only $2492.-
Public Records
Jul 18, 2017
Sold
$130,000
$36/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 2002
Sold
$151,000
$42/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 1992
Sold
$53,500
$15/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 1991
Sold
$50,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,441 (+3.8%)
$40,550 + $148,010
$188,560
2024
$3,316 (−2.5%)
$39,370 + $143,700
$183,070
2023
$3,401 (+8.9%)
$38,220 + $139,520
$177,740
2022
$3,122 (+1.1%)
$37,110 + $135,460
$172,570
2021
$3,088 (+2.7%)
$36,020 + $131,530
$167,550
2020
$3,007 (+2.7%)
$34,970 + $127,700
$162,670
2019
$2,929 (+3.3%)
$33,950 + $123,990
$157,940
2018
$2,835 (+15.9%)
$32,960 + $120,380
$153,340
2017
$2,447 (−1.8%)
$32,000 + $97,220
$129,220
2016
$2,492 (+6.3%)
$31,070 + $94,390
$125,460
2014
$2,344 (+5.9%)
$29,290 + $88,980
$118,270
2013
$2,212 (+3.6%)
$28,440 + $86,390
$114,830
2012
$2,136 (+3.3%)
$27,610 + $83,880
$111,490
2011
$2,068 (+3.6%)
$26,800 + $81,450
$108,250
2010
$1,996 (+0.4%)
$26,020 + $79,080
$105,100
2008
$1,989
$25,260 + $76,780
$102,040
Tax history for 61 Third St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,441 (+3.8%)
$40,550 + $148,010
$188,560
2024
$3,316 (−2.5%)
$39,370 + $143,700
$183,070
2023
$3,401 (+8.9%)
$38,220 + $139,520
$177,740
2022
$3,122 (+1.1%)
$37,110 + $135,460
$172,570
2021
$3,088 (+2.7%)
$36,020 + $131,530
$167,550
2020
$3,007 (+2.7%)
$34,970 + $127,700
$162,670
2019
$2,929 (+3.3%)
$33,950 + $123,990
$157,940
2018
$2,835 (+15.9%)
$32,960 + $120,380
$153,340
2017
$2,447 (−1.8%)
$32,000 + $97,220
$129,220
2016
$2,492 (+6.3%)
$31,070 + $94,390
$125,460
2014
$2,344 (+5.9%)
$29,290 + $88,980
$118,270
2013
$2,212 (+3.6%)
$28,440 + $86,390
$114,830
2012
$2,136 (+3.3%)
$27,610 + $83,880
$111,490
2011
$2,068 (+3.6%)
$26,800 + $81,450
$108,250
2010
$1,996 (+0.4%)
$26,020 + $79,080
$105,100
2008
$1,989
$25,260 + $76,780
$102,040
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,801 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
3,608
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
203403
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Apr 24, 2024 • Final
Residential plumbing
Replace a sewer line.
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
Parking Features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking
RV Description: RV Parking
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Cook Island, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Down Draft, Gas Appliances, Island
Hot Water Description: Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Vinyl Floor, Wall to Wall Carpet
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Basement: Finished, Full Basement
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 2
Baths Total: 2
Room 4 Information
Area: 96
Description: Bonus Room
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: Lower
Room 5 Information
Area: 96
Description: Utility Room
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: Lower
Room 6 Information
Description: Den
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Lower
Room 7 Information
Area: 180
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Features: Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Closet
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Area: 121
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Features: Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Closet
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Area: 153
Description: Dining Room
Features: Hardwood Floors
Length: 9
Width: 17
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Area: 702
Description: Family Room
Features: Fireplace
Features Cont: Wall to Wall Carpet
Length: 27
Width: 26
Level: Lower
Room 11 Information
Area: 273
Description: Kitchen
Features: Cook Island, Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Double Oven
Length: 21
Width: 13
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Area: 391
Description: Living Room
Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floors
Length: 23
Width: 17
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Area: 195
Description: Primary Bedroom
Features: Hardwood Floors
Features Cont: Closet
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced
Exterior Description: Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 10,018
Lot Size Range: 7,000 to 9,999 SqFt
Lot Size Dimensions: 9,803 SF
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Lot Size: 7,000 to 9,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Level
Parcel Number: 203403
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Resale
Main Level Area Total: 1,804
Lower Level Area Total: 1,804
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1940
Building Area Total: 3,608
Building Area Description: COUNTY
Building Area Calculated: 1,804
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Legal Description: HILLS TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE LOT 6 BLOCK 10
Tax Annual Amount: $2,835.47
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Gas
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling YN: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Independence
Middle Or Junior School: Talmadge
High School: Central
Location Information
Directions: Main St, R on B St, R on 3rd St
Unparsed Address: 61 THIRD ST, Independence, OR 97351
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,608
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,801 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Polk County
APN: 203403
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Independence Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
6/10
Talmadge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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84
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78
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64
46
53
43
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41
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Dec
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
$464,000 – $561,000
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