Benton County property record for 1520 Main St, Philomath, OR 97370
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $209,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,570 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12612CA07200 |
| Primary APN | 12612CA07200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 629 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Roof Type | Bowstring Truss |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 171169 |
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| Street Address | 1520 MAIN ST |
| City | PHILOMATH |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97370-9127 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Local Zoning Code | CG |
| Legal Description | FARM LOTS TO BROWNS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 6W |
| Legal Township | 12S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARM LOTS TO BROWNS ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON OR |
| Township / Civil Division | CORVALLIS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
1520 Main St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2019.
Source: Benton County records, as of October 19, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 MAIN ST, PHILOMATH, OR 97370-9127 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI KEARSLEY LIVING TRUST (LT) |
| May 2, 2019 | Correction Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019585771 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON OR |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1520 MAIN ST, PHILOMATH, OR 97370-9127 |
| Document Number | 0000585771 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 585771 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $209.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1520 MAIN ST PHILOMATH OR 973709127, PHILOMATH, OR 97370-9127 |
| Document Number | 585772 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 585772 |
| Name | KEARSLEY LIVING TRUST (LT) |
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| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Sep 5, 2021 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON OR |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1520 MAIN ST, PHILOMATH, OR 97370-9127 |
| Document Number | 0000581119 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 581119 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 100 PHILOMATH OR 973700100, PHILOMATH, OR 97370-0100 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 Main St was $4,570, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Philomath City |
| Unified School District | Philomath School District 17J (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,570.00 (+2.05%) | $221,510 (+3%) | $488,432 (-6.65%) Land $328,454 Building $159,978 |
| 2024 | $4,478.00 (+2.35%) | $215,058 (+3%) | $523,211 (+0.4%) Land $328,454 Building $194,757 |
| 2023 | $4,375.00 (+2.99%) | $208,794 (+3%) | $521,129 Land $328,454 Building $192,675 |
| 2022 | $4,248.00 | $202,713 | |
| 2002 | $499,445 Land $328,454 Building $170,991 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1520 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 28, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1996–2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2012 · Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 1520 Main 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 Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PHILOMATH PUBLIC WORKS serves 4,670 people · EPA ID OR4100624 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2021 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 339 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Pioneer Telephone Cooperative Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Alyrica Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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