Jackson County property record for 231 Van Ness Ave, Ashland, OR 97520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $56,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,350 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 391E04CC12300 |
| Primary APN | 391E04CC12300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,304 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,948 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 644 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Wood Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Street Address | 231 VAN NESS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ASHLAND |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97520-1735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Quarter | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHLAND |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON OR |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Skidmore Academy Historic District listed 2001 · 301 contributing resources · NRIS 01000832 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
231 Van Ness Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2025.
Source: Jackson County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 VAN NESS AVE, ASHLAND, OR 97520-1735 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200360574 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004985 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 Van Ness Ave was $4,350, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Ashland City |
| Unified School District | Ashland School District 5 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $282,940 (+3%) | $485,850 (+8.34%) Land $280,630 Building $205,220 | |
| 2025 | $4,350.00 (+2.16%) | $274,700 (+3%) Land $123,790 Building $150,910 | $448,460 (+8.27%) Land $250,600 Building $197,860 |
| 2024 | $4,258.00 (+3.35%) | $266,700 (+3%) Land $120,190 Building $146,510 | $414,210 (-33.04%) Land $243,400 Building $170,810 |
| 2023 | $4,120.00 (+3.31%) | $258,940 (+3%) Land $116,700 Building $142,240 | $618,560 (-0.7%) Land $478,210 Building $140,350 |
| 2022 | $3,988.00 | $251,400 Land $113,300 Building $138,100 | $622,930 Land $469,840 Building $153,090 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 Van Ness Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 2, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 231 Van Ness Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 86% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | ASHLAND WATER DEPARTMENT serves 20,946 people · EPA ID OR4100047 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 667 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Rogue Broadband Fixed Wireless | 200 / 25 |
| FireServe Fixed Wireless | 100 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Hunter Communications.
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