159 Helman St, Ashland, OR 97520 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 159 Helman St, Ashland, OR 97520

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 640 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$280,000 (Jan 2019)
Tax Bill	$2,754 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Mortgage Aug 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`391E04CC2500`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`391E04CC2500`
Alternative APNs	`391E04CC02500` `10049918`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	640 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	880 sqft
1st Floor Area	640 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	240 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Covered Wood Porch
Porch Area	80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	159 HELMAN ST
City	ASHLAND
State	OR
Zip	97520-1719
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-3
Legal Range	01E
Legal Township	39S
Legal Section	04
Legal Quarter	3
Legal Block	2
Jurisdiction	JACKSON OR
Township / Civil Division	ASHLAND
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	2100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Skidmore Academy Historic District listed 2001 · 301 contributing resources · NRIS 01000832

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

159 Helman St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2019.

Source: Jackson County records, as of August 19, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	159 HELMAN ST, ASHLAND, OR 97520-1719
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 5, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Aug 1, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS
Jan 4, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI CALIBER HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 4, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 4, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2019311
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON OR
Property Address	159 HELMAN ST, ASHLAND, OR 97520-1719
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 13, 2026
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005085
Date	Feb 5, 2021
Instrument	2021-005085

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	356 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JACKSON OR
Property Address	159 HELMAN ST, ASHLAND, OR 97520-1719
Document Number	0000022783
Instrument Date	Aug 1, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	159 HELMAN ST ASHLAND OR 975201719, ASHLAND, OR 97520-1719

Mortgage

Document Number	0000022783
Date	Aug 7, 2019
Instrument	22783

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 6, 2049

January 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON OR
Recording Date	Jan 4, 2019
Property Address	159 HELMAN ST, ASHLAND, OR 97520-1719
Document Number	0000000311
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2018
Instrument	311
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 15, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$280.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	159 HELMAN ST ASHLAND OR 975201719, ASHLAND, OR 97520-1719

Mortgage

Document Number	312
Date	Jan 4, 2019
Instrument	312

Lender

Name	CALIBER HM LOANS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COPPELL, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 3, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Helman St was $2,754, up 2.1% from the year before.

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Oregon
County	Jackson County
Municipality	Ashland City
Unified School District	Ashland School District 5 (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$179,160 (+3%)	$450,940 (+8.24%) Land $247,380 Building $203,560
2025	$2,754.00 (+2.11%)	$173,950 (+3%) Land $128,690 Building $45,260	$416,610 (+28.31%) Land $219,000 Building $197,610
2024	$2,697.00 (+3.37%)	$168,890 (+2.99%) Land $124,950 Building $43,940	$324,690 (-28.26%) Land $217,310 Building $107,380
2023	$2,609.00 (+3.33%)	$163,980 (+3%) Land $121,320 Building $42,660	$452,610 (-5.54%) Land $383,170 Building $69,440
2022	$2,525.00	$159,210 Land $117,790 Building $41,420	$479,180 Land $384,290 Building $94,890

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 Helman St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 2, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 159 Helman St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 88% of Oregon
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 System	ASHLAND WATER DEPARTMENT serves 20,946 people · EPA ID OR4100047
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jul 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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 451 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Rogue Broadband Fixed Wireless	200 / 25
FireServe Fixed Wireless	100 / 30
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Hunter Communications.

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