Grant County property record for 159 NE Elm St, John Day, OR 97845
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Dec 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $1,263 (2025) |
| APN | 13S3126AB 01900 |
| Primary APN | 13S3126AB 01900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Account Number | 1034 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 NE ELM ST |
| City | JOHN DAY |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97845-1208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | .11 ACRES |
| Jurisdiction | GRANT OR |
| Township / Civil Division | JOHN DAY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2062 |
| Census Tract | 960202 |
159 NE Elm St is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 1988.
Source: Grant County records, as of January 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 369, MOUNT VERNON, OR 97865-0369 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 NE Elm St was $1,263.
Source: Grant County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Grant County |
| Municipality | John Day City |
| Unified School District | John Day School District 3 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,263.00 | $83,680 Land $23,188 Building $60,492 | $169,840 Land $38,910 Building $130,930 |
| 2023 | $1,192.00 | $78,877 Land $21,855 Building $57,022 | $159,540 Land $44,200 Building $115,340 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 159 NE Elm St; 19 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
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 159 NE Elm St is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 79% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | CITY OF JOHN DAY serves 1,617 people · EPA ID OR4100410 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 297 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rally Networks Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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