2240 Russell Rd, Merlin, OR 97532 Property Records

Josephine County property record for 2240 Russell Rd, Merlin, OR 97532

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,840 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	4.94 acres (215,622 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$70,000 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,569 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`35-06-09-A0-001204`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`35-06-09-A0-001204`
Alternative APN	`R344400`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,840 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,280 sqft
Attic Area	560 sqft
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Exterior Material	Board & Batten
Lot Area	215,622 sqft (4.94 acres)
Deck Area	800 sqft
Patio Area	1,392 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number	R344400
Street Address	2240 RUSSELL RD
City	MERLIN
State	OR
Zip	97532-9736
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RR2.5; RURAL RES 2.5 AC
Legal Description	WILD GOOSE ESTATES, LOT 3, ACRES 4.95
Legal Range	06
Legal Township	35
Legal Section	09
Legal Quarter	NE
Legal Subdivision	WILD GOOSE ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Township / Civil Division	NORTHWEST JOSEPHINE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	360300

Owner

2240 Russell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	2240 RUSSELL RD, MERLIN, OR 97532-9736
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 12, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROGUE FCU
Sep 7, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 26, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 26, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 26, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 27, 2016
Deed Document Number	0000013681
Last Transfer Date	Sep 7, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000015786
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Property Address	2240 RUSSELL RD, MERLIN, OR 97532-9736
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 19, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2240 RUSSELL RD, MERLIN, OR 97532-9736

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011615
Date	Sep 12, 2022
Instrument	2022-011615

Lender

Name	ROGUE FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	MEDFORD, OR 97501

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Sep 28, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Recording Date	Sep 7, 2021
Property Address	2240 RUSSELL RD, MERLIN, OR 97532-9736
Document Number	0000015786
Map Reference	VOL 9 PG 581
Instrument Date	Sep 7, 2021
Instrument	2021-015786
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 13, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2240 RUSSELL RD, MERLIN, OR 97532-9736

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JOSEPHINE OR
Recording Date	Oct 26, 2018
Property Address	2240 RUSSELL RD, MERLIN, OR 97532-9736
Document Number	0000013681
Instrument Date	Oct 24, 2018
Instrument	13681
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2018
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$70.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	2240 RUSSELL RD MERLIN OR 975329736, MERLIN, OR 97532-9736

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2240 Russell Rd was $2,569, up 3.4% 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	$2,569.00 (+3.42%)	$343,380 (+3%)	$510,890 (+4.7%) Land $200,050 Building $310,840
2024	$2,484.00 (+18.62%)	$333,380 (+3%)	$487,940 (-2.23%) Land $208,240 Building $279,700
2023	$2,094.00 (+2.1%)	$323,670 (+3%)	$499,050 (+3.82%) Land $214,170 Building $284,880
2022	$2,051.00	$314,250	$480,690 Land $199,620 Building $281,070

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2240 Russell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.

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	9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2025)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2025 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides

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 2240 Russell Rd is high, ranking above 80% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	High above 80% of the US · above 48% of Oregon
Wildfire Likelihood	0.6% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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