227 W River St, Cave Junction, OR 97523 Property Records

Josephine County property record for 227 W River St, Cave Junction, OR 97523

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 938 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,019 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on File
Last Sale$92,000 (Jun 2004)
Tax Bill$864 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Second Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN39-08-21-AB-001600

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN39-08-21-AB-001600
Alternative APN
  • R329870

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area938 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area938 sqft
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1943
Exterior MaterialWood
Foundation TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area280 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Deck Area72 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR329870
Street Address227 W RIVER ST
CityCAVE JUNCTION
StateOR
Zip97523-9509
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSR; SINGLE FAM RES
Legal DescriptionPALMER SUB., BLOCK A, LOT 7, ACRES 0.23
Legal Range08
Legal Township39
Legal Section21
Legal QuarterNE
Quarter-Quarter SectionNW
Legal SubdivisionPALMER SUB
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionJOSEPHINE OR
Township / Civil DivisionCAVE JUNCTION
Census Block Group1
Census Block1024
Census Tract361601

Owner

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

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 RecordOwner Name on File
Mailing Address835 HAYES CUT OFF RD, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523-9634

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 18, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 18, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number04-014179
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionJOSEPHINE OR
Property Address227 W RIVER ST, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523-9509
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 14, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address227 W RIVER ST, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523-9509

Mortgage

Document Number0000003193
DateApr 7, 2023
Instrument2023-003193
Lender
NameOREGON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOregon
CountyJosephine County
MunicipalityCave Junction City
Unified School DistrictThree Rivers School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$864.00 (+2.98%)$72,640 (+2.99%)$109,580 (+10.03%) Land $41,410 Building $68,170
2024$839.00 (+12.32%)$70,530 (+2.99%)$99,590 (-10.78%) Land $39,850 Building $59,740
2023$747.00 (+0.4%)$68,480 (+2.99%)$111,620 (+11.88%) Land $49,630 Building $61,990
2022$744.00$66,490$99,770 Land $37,440 Building $62,330

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 10 policies
Nearby Flood Policies10 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

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

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 71% of the US · lower than 68% of Oregon
Wildfire Likelihood0.3% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemCITY OF CAVE JUNCTION
serves 2,160 people · EPA ID OR4100971
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025–2027)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 219 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Ziply Fiber
Fiber
6,000 / 6,000
Spectrum
Fiber · Cable in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: DFN, Hunter Communications.

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