Umatilla County property record for 223 E Van Buren St, Athena, OR 97813
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $289,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,162 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Line of Credit Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4N3519BD03101 |
| Primary APN | 4N3519BD03101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 9,001 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 946 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 137654 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 223 E VAN BUREN ST |
| City | ATHENA |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97813-6125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-GEN |
| Legal Range | 35 |
| Legal Township | 04N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | KIRKS ADD 01 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | UMATILLA OR |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHENA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3036 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
223 E Van Buren St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Umatilla County records, as of August 17, 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 | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 654, ATHENA, OR 97813-0654 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit IQ CU |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage IQ CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20243487 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UMATILLA OR |
| Property Address | 223 E VAN BUREN ST, ATHENA, OR 97813-6125 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 223 E VAN BUREN ST, ATHENA, OR 97813-6125 |
| Document Number | 20227410259 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-7410259 |
| Name | IQ CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VANCOUVER, WA 98668 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 17, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UMATILLA OR |
| Property Address | 223 E VAN BUREN ST, ATHENA, OR 97813-6125 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20207000410 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-7000410 |
| Name | IQ CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VANCOUVER, WA 98668 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 223 E Van Buren St was $3,162.
Source: Umatilla County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| Municipality | Athena City |
| County | Umatilla County |
| Unified School District | Athena-Weston School District 29J (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,162.00 | $153,570 Land $39,830 Building $113,740 | $272,910 Land $36,000 Building $236,910 |
| 2023 | $3,002.00 | $144,760 Land $37,540 Building $107,220 | $244,630 Land $36,600 Building $208,030 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 223 E Van Buren 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 June 2, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 28 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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 223 E Van Buren St is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | CITY OF ATHENA serves 1,238 people · EPA ID OR4100064 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Feb 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Nov 2017 |
| 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 291 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wtechlink Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Blue Mountain Net Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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