15979 Water Gap Rd, Williams, OR 97544 Property Records

Josephine County property record for 15979 Water Gap Rd, Williams, OR 97544

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,229 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	8.27 acres (360,241 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$270,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill	$188 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2020 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 10 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`38-05-22-00-000103`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`38-05-22-00-000103`
Alternative APN	`R3264942`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,229 sqft Living Area
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	360,241 sqft (8.27 acres)
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	R3264942
Street Address	15979 WATER GAP RD
City	WILLIAMS
State	OR
Zip	97544-9559
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RR5; RURAL RES 5 AC
Legal Description	ACRES 5.00
Legal Range	05
Legal Township	38
Legal Section	22
Legal Quarter	00
Legal Lot Number	103
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Township / Civil Division	WILLIAMS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	361400

Owner

15979 Water Gap Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2018.

Source: Josephine County records, as of November 13, 2025

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 36, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-0036
Owner Type	Individual

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
Jan 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage NORTHWEST FARM CREDIT SVCS FLC
Jan 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage NORTHWEST FARM CREDIT SVCS FLC
Dec 12, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FARM CREDIT SVCS
Dec 12, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FARM CREDIT SVCS
Sep 20, 2018	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
Mar 20, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OREGON TITLE INSURANCE CO.
Mar 16, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OREGON TITLE INSURANCE CO.
Mar 16, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OREGON TITLE INSURANCE CO.
Mar 16, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OREGON TITLE INSURANCE CO.
Mar 16, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OREGON TITLE INSURANCE CO.
Mar 16, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OREGON TITLE INSURANCE CO.
Mar 16, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OREGON TITLE INSURANCE CO.

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 12, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 12, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018-015516
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Property Address	15979 WATER GAP RD, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-9559
Document Number	0000001232
Instrument Date	Jan 17, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 4, 2020
Title Company	TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 36 WILLIAMS OR 975440036, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-0036

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001232
Date	Jan 24, 2020
Instrument	1232

Lender

Name	NORTHWEST FARM CREDIT SVCS FLC
Address	SPOKANE, WA 99224-9198

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	60 Months
Due	Jan 23, 2025

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Property Address	15979 WATER GAP RD, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-9559
Document Number	0000001232
Instrument Date	Jan 17, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 4, 2020
Title Company	TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 36 WILLIAMS OR 975440036, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-0036

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001232
Date	Jan 24, 2020
Instrument	1232

Lender

Name	NORTHWEST FARM CREDIT SVCS FLC
Address	SPOKANE, WA 99224-9198

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	60 Months
Due	Jan 23, 2025

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2018
Property Address	15979 WATER GAP RD, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-9559
Document Number	0000015516
Instrument Date	Dec 11, 2018
Instrument	15516
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 27, 2018
Title Company	TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$270.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7386 HIGHWAY 238 JACKSONVILLE OR 975309728, JACKSONVILLE, OR 97530-9728

Mortgage

Document Number	15517
Date	Dec 12, 2018
Instrument	15517

Lender

Name	FARM CREDIT SVCS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	SPOKANE, WA 99224-9198

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Dec 11, 2043

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2018
Property Address	15979 WATER GAP RD, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-9559
Document Number	0000015516
Instrument Date	Dec 11, 2018
Instrument	15516
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 27, 2018
Title Company	TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$270.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7386 HIGHWAY 238 JACKSONVILLE OR 975309728, JACKSONVILLE, OR 97530-9728

Mortgage

Document Number	15517
Date	Dec 12, 2018
Instrument	15517

Lender

Name	FARM CREDIT SVCS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	SPOKANE, WA 99224-9198

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Dec 11, 2043

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

September 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Recording Date	Sep 20, 2018
Property Address	15979 WATER GAP RD, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-9559
Document Number	0000012041
Instrument Date	Oct 9, 2017
Instrument	12041
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$195.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	15979 WATER GAP RD WILLIAMS OR 975449559, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-9559

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Recording Date	Mar 20, 2017
Property Address	15979 WATER GAP RD, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-9559
Document Number	0000003677
Instrument Date	Mar 18, 2017
Instrument	3677
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 28, 2017
Title Company	OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OREGON TITLE INSURANCE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.75
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	10175 SW BARBUR BLVD #214B PORTLAND OR 972195955, 214B, PORTLAND, OR 97219-5955
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2017
Property Address	15979 WATER GAP RD, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-9559
Document Number	0000003470
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2017
Instrument	3470
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 27, 2017
Title Company	OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OREGON TITLE INSURANCE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.75
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	10175 SW BARBUR BLVD #214B PORTLAND OR 972195955, 214B, PORTLAND, OR 97219-5955
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2017
Property Address	15979 WATER GAP RD, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-9559
Document Number	0000003469
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2017
Instrument	3469
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 27, 2017
Title Company	OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OREGON TITLE INSURANCE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.75
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	10175 SW BARBUR BLVD #214B PORTLAND OR 972195955, 214B, PORTLAND, OR 97219-5955
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2017
Property Address	15979 WATER GAP RD, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-9559
Document Number	0000003464
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2017
Instrument	3464
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 27, 2017
Title Company	OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OREGON TITLE INSURANCE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.75
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	10175 SW BARBUR BLVD #214B PORTLAND OR 972195955, 214B, PORTLAND, OR 97219-5955
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2017
Property Address	15979 WATER GAP RD, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-9559
Document Number	0000003470
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2017
Instrument	3470
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 27, 2017
Title Company	OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OREGON TITLE INSURANCE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.75
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	10175 SW BARBUR BLVD #214B PORTLAND OR 972195955, 214B, PORTLAND, OR 97219-5955
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2017
Property Address	15979 WATER GAP RD, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-9559
Document Number	0000003469
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2017
Instrument	3469
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 27, 2017
Title Company	OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OREGON TITLE INSURANCE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.75
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	10175 SW BARBUR BLVD #214B PORTLAND OR 972195955, 214B, PORTLAND, OR 97219-5955
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2017
Property Address	15979 WATER GAP RD, WILLIAMS, OR 97544-9559
Document Number	0000003464
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2017
Instrument	3464
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 27, 2017
Title Company	OREGON TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OREGON TITLE INSURANCE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.75
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	10175 SW BARBUR BLVD #214B PORTLAND OR 972195955, 214B, PORTLAND, OR 97219-5955
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 15979 Water Gap Rd was $188, up 2.7% from the year before.

Source: Josephine County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Oregon
County	Josephine County
Unified School District	Three Rivers School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$188.00 (+2.73%)	$260,220 (+3%)	$479,340 (-3.08%) Land $254,860 Building $224,480
2024	$183.00 (+19.61%)	$252,650 (+3%)	$494,550 (+5.63%) Land $251,050 Building $243,500
2023	$153.00 (+2%)	$245,300 (+2.99%)	$468,200 (+2.06%) Land $237,830 Building $230,370
2022	$150.00	$238,170	$458,750 Land $249,130 Building $209,620

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 15979 Water Gap Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 21, 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
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1997)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1997 · Severe Winter Storms, Land And Mudslides, Flooding

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 15979 Water Gap Rd is extreme, ranking above 95% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Extreme above 95% of the US · above 90% of Oregon
Wildfire Likelihood	2% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Fiber	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Hunter Communications.

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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