$470,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2025

521 Picture Place Independence, OR 97351

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$261 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Deck
  • Territorial View
  • First Floor Utility Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

4 bedroom home on .34 acre lot! Located at the end of a cul-de-sac. Close to schools, shopping, services and the trolley. Home is one level with living room and family room. Gas fireplace. Kitchen has newer appliances. Laundry room has utility sink and additional space for storage/office/hobbies. Fantastic outdoor space with covered patio, new deck, and fire pit. Fenced yard with mature trees. Fruit trees and garden spot. Garden shed. 2 car garage. Room for RV parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tanna Cable Girod

C CABLE REALTY License #200407163 Listed on: 02/20/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Curtis Myers

KINECTED REALTY License #201239649

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,364

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned RM

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Ash Creek Elementary School
  • Talmadge Middle School
  • Central High School

Utilities

  • Radiant Ceiling
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Ash Brook Add Phase I Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 10 / 3

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,364

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Type: Residence
  • Home Style: 1 Story
  • Range Facility: Built-In, Electric, Gas
  • Syndicated Remarks: 4 bedroom home on .34 acre lot! Located at the end of a cul-de-sac. Close to schools, shopping, services and the trolley. Home is one level with living room and family room. Gas fireplace. Kitchen has newer appliances. Laundry room has utility sink and additional space for storage/office/hobbies. Fantastic outdoor space with covered patio, new deck, and fire pit. Fenced yard with mature trees. Fruit trees and garden spot. Garden shed. 2 car garage. Room for RV parking.
  • Cross Street: Picture St
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Home Style2: 1 Story
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Dishwasher: Yes
  • Disposal: Yes
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: 1/Main
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: 1/Main
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: 1/Main
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: 1/Main
  • Dining Room: 1/Main, On Level: 1/Main
  • Family Room: On Level: 1/Main
  • Living Room: On Level: 1/Main
  • Kitchen: On Level: 1/Main
  • Utility Room Level: 1/Main
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 261.11
  • Source Of Sq Ft: County
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 266.67

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Covered Patio, Deck
  • Exterior Color: White
  • Fenced Yard: Yes
  • Foundation: Continuous
  • Landscape: Yes
  • Out Buildings: Shed
  • Roof: Composition
  • Siding: Wood
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Capacity: 2

Utilities

  • Heating/Cooling: Radiant Ceiling
  • High Speed Comm Access: Available
  • Sewer City: Yes
  • Water: City
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ash Creek
  • Middle School: Talmadge
  • High School: Central

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.34
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 15083
  • Lot: 10
  • Lot Type: Dimension Above
  • Price Per Acre: 1411764.71
  • Rv Amenities: Area/Room For
  • Zoning: RM
  • Geo Subdivision: OR

Tax Info

  • Tax Record: http://www.wvmls.com/tax_info.asp?id=
  • Tax Years: 2024
  • Tax Account Number: 199887
  • Tax Amount: 4364

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Central
  • Middle School: Talmadge
  • Elementary School: Ash Creek

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Chambers Jacob M and Cook Sarah L
Bought by
Selena Luke Trust and Capital First Trust
Seller's Agent
Tanna Cable Girod
C CABLE REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Curtis Myers
KINECTED REALTY
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.05%
Total Days on Market
49
Views
76

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
82.61%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2021
Closed on
May 7, 2021
Sold by
Bethke Vernon L and Bethke Natallie J
Bought by
Chambers Jacob M and Cook Sarah L
Seller's Agent
Donna Graham
HOMESMART REALTY GROUP - DALLAS
Buyer's Agent
(SCOTT) COLBY JACKSON
LGI HOMES - OREGON, LLC
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.74%
Original Mortgage
$348,697
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2014
Closed on
May 16, 2014
Sold by
Schultz Mildred C
Bought by
Bathke Vernon L and Bathke Natallie J
Seller's Agent
Donna Graham
HOMESMART REALTY GROUP - DALLAS
Buyer's Agent
Cheri Jacobsen
HOMESMART REALTY GROUP - DALLAS
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$179,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.77%
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $470,000 Ticor Title
Warranty Deed $390,000 First American
Warranty Deed $179,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $35,000 Construction
Previous Owner $348,697 FHA
Previous Owner $60,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $164,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Sold $470,000 -1.1% $261 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2025 03/27/25 For Sale $475,000 +21.8% $264 / Sq Ft
05/18/2021 05/18/21 Sold $390,000 +1.3% $217 / Sq Ft
04/09/2021 04/09/21 For Sale $385,000 +115.1% $214 / Sq Ft
05/19/2014 05/19/14 Sold $179,000 0.0% $99 / Sq Ft
04/11/2014 04/11/14 For Sale $179,000 -- $99 / Sq Ft
04/09/2014 04/09/14 Pending -- -- --
Source: Willamette Valley MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,365 $248,200 $57,050 $191,150
2024 $4,365 $240,980 $55,390 $185,590
2023 $4,477 $233,970 $53,780 $180,190
2022 $4,110 $227,160 $52,210 $174,950
2021 $4,064 $220,550 $50,690 $169,860
2020 $3,958 $214,130 $49,210 $164,920
2019 $3,855 $207,900 $47,780 $160,120
2018 $3,732 $201,850 $46,380 $155,470
2017 $3,712 $195,980 $45,030 $150,950
2016 $3,780 $190,280 $43,710 $146,570
2015 $3,496 $188,500 $54,500 $134,000
2014 $3,439 $176,970 $53,080 $123,890
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Willamette Valley MLS

MLS Number: 825690

Willamette Valley MLS

APN: 199887