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138 S 7th St, Philomath, OR 97370 Property Records

Benton County property record for 138 S 7th St, Philomath, OR 97370

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.28 acres (12,197 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$210,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$1,915 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale
Dec 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN12611DA05600

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12611DA05600
Alternative APNs
  • 12611DA06500
  • 413503

Exterior

Lot Area12,197 sqft (0.28 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number413503
Street Address136 S 7TH ST
CityPHILOMATH
StateOR
Zip97370-2041
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeIL
Legal DescriptionPHILOMATH LOT 3
Legal Range6W
Legal Township12S
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionPHILOMATH
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionBENTON OR
Township / Civil DivisionCORVALLIS
Census Block Group3
Census Block3041
Census Tract10800

Owner

138 S 7th St, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2023.

Source: Benton County records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2101 NW PROFESSIONAL DR, A, CORVALLIS, OR 97330-3888
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 15, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN
Dec 29, 2020Deed of Trust, Transfer
GASTON RALPH E LIVING TRUST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 15, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 15, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 5, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023639657
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBENTON OR
Recording DateSep 15, 2023
Property Address138 S 7TH ST, PHILOMATH, OR 97370-2041
Document Number0000639657
Instrument DateAug 30, 2023
Instrument2023-639657
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 19, 2025
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Transfer

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBENTON OR
Property AddressPHILOMATH, OR 97370
Document Number0000605905
Instrument DateDec 29, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 11, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO-CA

Transaction

Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000605905
DateJan 5, 2021
Instrument605905
Lender
NameGASTON RALPH E LIVING TRUST
Address216 E VIRGINIA ST, STAYTON, OR 97383-1753
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term120 Months
DueJan 4, 2031

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 138 S 7th St was $1,915, up 88.3% from the year before.

Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOregon
CountyBenton County
MunicipalityPhilomath City
Unified School DistrictPhilomath School District 17J (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,915.00 (+88.3%)$103,320 (+111.46%)$110,000 (-) Land $110,000
2024$1,017.00 (+2.31%)$48,860 (+3%)$110,000 (-) Land $110,000
2023$994.00 (+3.01%)$47,437 (+3%)$110,000 Land $110,000
2022$965.00$46,055
2002$87,000 Land $87,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 138 S 7th St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 28, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (2007–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 4
Most Recent ClaimMar 2012 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2012 · 2 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 138 S 7th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Oregon
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPHILOMATH PUBLIC WORKS
serves 4,670 people · EPA ID OR4100624
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2021
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 171 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Pioneer Telephone Cooperative
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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