OFF MARKET

Listed by CHET GRAHAM • REALTY FIRST DALLAS (Cell: 503-932-4051). Bought with HOMESMART REALTY GROUP.

Off market jun 2025 for $530K

$517,211

•

1,673

sq ft

985 Sassafras St, Independence, OR 97351

About this home

This fully upgraded new home boasts vaulted and tray ceilings, custom soft-close cupboards and drawers, quartz countertops throughout, and a finished garage with a man door and openers. The great room has a gas fireplace, LVP flooring in the living areas, kitchen and bathrooms, a covered back patio, and a fully landscaped yard with irrigation and fencing. For offers received before the end of February, the builder will include a new refrigerator that matches the appliance package.

Single-familyProperty Type

2023Year Built

5,125 sq ftLot Size

$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by CHET GRAHAM • REALTY FIRST DALLAS

Contact: Cell: 503-932-4051

Bought with DON and TRACY STURGEON • HOMESMART REALTY GROUP

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:WVMLS #816065

Redfin Estimate

$517,211

$13K since sold in June 2025$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 10% higher than the average sale price ($470K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JAN 12, 2026
$532,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,602 sq ft
1006 Sassafras St, Independence, OR 97351
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$465,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,461 sq ft
1516 Adams St, Independence, OR 97351
Listing provided by wvmls
SOLD JAN 27, 2026
$442,500
C
3 beds2 baths1,579 sq ft
1555 Adams St, Independence, OR 97351
SOLD MAR 16, 2026
$455,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,574 sq ft
1433 Jefferson St, Independence, OR 97351
Listing provided by wvmls
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$489,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,515 sq ft
895 Chestnut St, Independence, OR 97351
Listing provided by wvmls
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$437,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,332 sq ft
633 Cedar St, Independence, OR 97351

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Market trends in 97351, OR

Last updated September 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

OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$650,000
3 beds4 baths1,909 sq ft
731 Aeronca St, Independence, OR 97351
Shelby Maldonado • eXp Realty, LLC
$420,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,834 sq ft
860 Wild Rose Ct, Independence, OR 97351
$440,000
4 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
1023 Randall Way, Independence, OR 97351
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Sale history for 985 Sassafras St

Date

Event

Price

WVMLS #816065

Jun 23, 2025

Sold

$530,000

$317/sq ft

May 1, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Sep 20, 2024

Price Changed

$555,000

$332/sq ft

Apr 25, 2024

Listed

$545,000

$326/sq ft

Apr 25, 2024

Listed

$555,000

$332/sq ft

+32

WVMLS #809082

Apr 25, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Aug 31, 2023

Listed

$540,000

$323/sq ft

WVMLS #802279

Aug 31, 2023

Listing Removed

—

Jul 5, 2023

Price Changed

$540,000

$323/sq ft

Feb 27, 2023

Listed

$525,000

$314/sq ft

Tax history for 985 Sassafras St

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,125 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2023

Sq. Ft.

1,663

Year built

2023

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

581514

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.

Mar 6, 2025 • Final

Residential mechanical

Construct a new single-family home.

HVAC

New construction

Jun 23, 2023 • Final

Residential electrical

Perform electrical rough-in work and install wiring for television and telephone services.

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: 2
Attached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Level: Main
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13.6x13
Bedroom #2 Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom #3 Level: Main
Bedroom #3 Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom #4 Level: Main
Bedroom #4 Dimensions: 11x10.10

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 0
# of Bathrooms (Main): 2

Room Levels
Kitchen: Main
Dining Room: Main
Living Room: Main
Utility Room: Main

Room Dimensions
Kitchen: 12x13
Dining Room: 10x13
Living Room: 15x15
Utility Room: 5.8x8

Additional Rooms
Dining: Area (Combination)

Appliances
Dishwasher: Yes
Range Type: Convection, Gas, Range Included

Interior Features
Fireplace: Gas, Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
High Speed Communication: Available

Heating & Cooling
Gas, Central AC, Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fenced: Yes
Foundation: Continuous
Landscape: Yes
Covered Patio
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Siding: Fiber Cement
Underground Sprinkles: Yes

Building Information
Siding Style: Lap
Year Built: 2023

Lot Information
Lot Type: Dimension Above
Sq. Ft.: 5,125
Acres: 0.12
Dimensions: 54.9 x 95

Property Information
HOME STYLE: 1 Story
Home Warranty: Yes
Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
New Construction
No Assessments/Liens
No Water Rights

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Account #: .

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Heater: Gas
Water: City

Location

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: 7th St South, to Chestnut St. west to S 10th St. Right to Sassafras St
Lot: 81
Cross Street: S 10th St
Directions to Property: 7th St South, to Chestnut St. west to S 10th St. Right to Sassafras St

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,663
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2023
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Polk County
APN: 581514

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Disposal: Yes

Listing Information
Broker Attribution Contact: Cell: 503-932-4051
Status Detail: 0
Inclusions: Range, Dishwasher, Micro hood
Possession: COE

Information For Agents
Syndicated Remarks: This fully upgraded new home boasts vaulted and tray ceilings, custom soft-close cupboards and drawers, quartz countertops throughout, and a finished garage with a man door and openers. The great room has a gas fireplace, LVP flooring in the living areas, kitchen and bathrooms, a covered back patio, and a fully landscaped yard with irrigation and fencing. For offers received before the end of February, the builder will include a new refrigerator that matches the appliance package.

Around this home

Schools

Independence Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

Talmadge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

4/10

Central High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Historical weather

Independence, OR • 97351

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Independence. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.2 hrs

6 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$492,000 – $595,000

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Home values near 985 Sassafras St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1006 Sassafras Street, Independence, OR 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1602 Sq. Ft.	$515,411
996 Sassafras Street, Independence, OR 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3080 Sq. Ft.	$791,616

Address	Redfin Estimate
995 Sassafras Street, Independence, OR 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1549 Sq. Ft.	$504,093
1026 Sassafras Street, Independence, OR 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2749 Sq. Ft.	$720,601

Address	Redfin Estimate
986 Sassafras Street, Independence, OR 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1673 Sq. Ft.	$508,758
1045 Sassafras Street, Independence, OR 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1549 Sq. Ft.	$496,106

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