Josephine County property record for 234 W River St, Cave Junction, OR 97523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,130 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $136,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $782 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39-08-16-DC-001300 |
| Primary APN | 39-08-16-DC-001300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,130 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
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| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | R329723 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 234 W RIVER ST |
| City | CAVE JUNCTION |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97523-9509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR; SINGLE FAM RES |
| Legal Description | ACRES 0.20 |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Quarter | SE |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | SW |
| Legal Lot Number | 1300 |
| Jurisdiction | JOSEPHINE OR |
| Township / Civil Division | CAVE JUNCTION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 361601 |
234 W River St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Josephine County records, as of November 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 BETHEL AVE, VENTURA, CA 93003-1820 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 18-014466 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOSEPHINE OR |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 234 W RIVER ST, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523-9509 |
| Document Number | 0000014466 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 14466 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $136.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 215 BETHEL AVE VENTURA CA 930031820, VENTURA, CA 93003-1820 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 234 W River St was $782, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Josephine County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Josephine County |
| Municipality | Cave Junction City |
| Unified School District | Three Rivers School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $782.00 (+2.89%) | $65,750 (+2.99%) | $121,230 (+11.95%) Land $39,470 Building $81,760 |
| 2024 | $760.00 (+12.26%) | $63,840 (+2.98%) | $108,290 (-7.81%) Land $37,980 Building $70,310 |
| 2023 | $677.00 (+0.59%) | $61,990 (+2.99%) | $117,460 (+7.79%) Land $45,120 Building $72,340 |
| 2022 | $673.00 | $60,190 | $108,970 Land $36,230 Building $72,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 234 W River St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 risk around 234 W River St is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · lower than 68% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 CAVE JUNCTION serves 2,160 people · EPA ID OR4100971 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 219 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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