Benton County property record for 23979 Hwy 20, Philomath, OR 97370
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,130 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,746 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 116340000103 |
| Primary APN | 116340000103 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,130 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,874 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,005 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,125 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 744 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Greenhouse | 1,140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 215461 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23979 HIGHWAY 20 |
| City | PHILOMATH |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97370-9744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR-2 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON OR |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
23979 Hwy 20 is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Benton County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23979 HIGHWAY 20, PHILOMATH, OR 97370-9744 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23979 Hwy 20 was $4,746, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Benton County |
| Unified School District | Philomath School District 17J (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,746.00 (+1.78%) | $347,792 (+3%) | $647,730 (+9.89%) Land $229,450 Building $418,280 |
| 2024 | $4,663.00 (+2.01%) | $337,662 (+3%) | $589,420 (+4%) Land $227,450 Building $361,970 |
| 2023 | $4,571.00 (+3.02%) | $327,827 (+3%) | $566,750 Land $227,450 Building $339,300 |
| 2022 | $4,437.00 | $318,279 | |
| 2002 | $478,010 Land $227,450 Building $250,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23979 Hwy 20 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 28, 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1990–1992) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1992 · alluvial fan flooding |
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 23979 Hwy 20 is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Alyrica Fixed Wireless | 65 / 10 |
| Pioneer Telephone Cooperative DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 50 / 5 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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