$390,000
SOLD MAY 18, 2021

521 Picture Place Independence, OR 97351

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$217 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Territorial View
  • Fenced Yard
  • Covered Deck

About This Home

As of May 2025

Great Home! This is a nice one level! Newer roof, new floor coverings & updates! Country kitchen with ample cabinets, eating bar, open to family room w/fireplace/gas insert, dining area, living room, utility room w/deep sink, pantry/craft area w/storage, primary bedroom w/primary bathroom & 3 additional bedrooms! This is on .35 of an acre lot in a cul-de-sac, established landscaping, fenced backyard, treed, fruit trees, garden area, charming garden shed. Good sized covered back deck & nice sized driveway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Graham

HOMESMART REALTY GROUP - DALLAS License #830500057 Listed on: 04/09/2021

HOMESMART REALTY GROUP - DALLAS

Last Buyer's Agent

(SCOTT) COLBY JACKSON

LGI HOMES - OREGON, LLC License #201239118

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,958

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is zoned RM

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Lap Siding
  • Cedar Siding

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Radiant Ceiling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 10 / 3

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,958

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Type: Residence
  • Home Style: 1 Story
  • Range Facility: Electric, Microwave Included, Range Included
  • Syndicated Remarks: Great Home! This is a nice one level! Newer roof, new floor coverings & updates! Country kitchen with ample cabinets, eating bar, open to family room w/fireplace/gas insert, dining area, living room, utility room w/deep sink, pantry/craft area w/storage, primary bedroom w/primary bathroom & 3 additional bedrooms! This is on .35 of an acre lot in a cul-de-sac, established landscaping, fenced backyard, treed, fruit trees, garden area, charming garden shed. Good sized covered back deck & nice sized driveway.
  • Cross Street: Picture St
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Dishwasher: Yes
  • Disposal: Yes
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas
  • Negotiable Inclusions: Range, Frig, Washer, Dryer, Freezer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14x12.5, On Level: 1/Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 9.9x11, On Level: 1/Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 9.9x10, On Level: 1/Main
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10x9, On Level: 1/Main
  • Dining Room: 1/Main, Dimensions: 9.10x10.3, On Level: 1/Main
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13.4x18.5, On Level: 1/Main
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14.5x14.5, On Level: 1/Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 9.4x13, On Level: 1/Main
  • Utility Room Level: 1/Main
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 216.67
  • Source Of Sq Ft: County
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 213.89

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Capacity: 2

Utilities

  • Heating/Cooling: Electric, Gas, Radiant Ceiling, Stove
  • High Speed Comm Access: Unknown
  • Sewer City: Yes
  • Water: City
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: Independence
  • Middle School: Talmadge
  • High School: Central

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.35
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 15083
  • Lot: 10
  • Lot Type: Irregular
  • Price Per Acre: 1100000
  • Zoning: RM
  • Geo Subdivision: OR

Tax Info

  • Tax Database Id: 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 199887
  • Tax Years: 20-21
  • Tax Account Number: 199887
  • Tax Amount: 3958

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
3
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
49.40%

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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Home Values in the Area

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: 775940

Willamette Valley MLS

APN: 199887