Deschutes County property record for 256 E St Helens Ave, Sisters, OR 97759
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,511 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,531 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit Feb 2024 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 151009 BA 06501 |
| Primary APN | 151009 BA 06501 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,511 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 645 sqft |
| Account Number | 281605 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 E ST HELENS AVE |
| City | SISTERS |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97759-1457 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT:10 BLK:29 SUBD:DAVIDSON ADDITION TO SISTERS SEC/TWN/RNG/MER:SEC 09 TWN 15 RNG 10 MAP REF:151009-BA |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVIDSON ADDITION TO SISTERS |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | DESCHUTES OR |
| Township / Civil Division | SISTERS-MILLICAN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 502 |
256 E St Helens Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Deschutes County records, as of January 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 256 E ST HELENS AVE, SISTERS, OR 97759-1457 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MID OREGON FCU |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE CO |
| May 18, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MID OREGON FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-20405 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DESCHUTES OR |
| Property Address | 256 E ST HELENS AVE, SISTERS, OR 97759-1457 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 E ST HELENS AVE, SISTERS, OR 97759-1457 |
| Document Number | 0000009461 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-09461 |
| Name | MID OREGON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BEND, OR 97708 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 30, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DESCHUTES OR |
| Property Address | 256 E ST HELENS AVE, SISTERS, OR 97759-1457 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | DESCHUTES COUNTY TITLE COMPANY, DESCHUTES COUNTY TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3850 KLAHANIE DR SE, SNOQUALMIE, WA 98065 |
| Document Number | 0000004795 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-04795 |
| Name | EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BELLEVUE, WA 98006 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DESCHUTES OR |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 256 E ST HELENS AVE, SISTERS, OR 97759-1457 |
| Document Number | 0000020405 |
| Map Reference | CAB A PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-20405 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, DESCHUTES TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| 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 | 8251 MOUNTAIN AVE SE, SNOQUALMIE, WA 98065-9561 |
| Document Number | 0000020406 |
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| Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-20406 |
| Name | MID OREGON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.82% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2027 |
| Min Rate At Change | 5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.82% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10.8% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 E St Helens Ave was $3,531, up 67.7% from the year before.
Source: Deschutes County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Deschutes County |
| Municipality | Sisters City |
| Unified School District | Sisters School District 6 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,531.00 (+67.74%) | $212,820 (+67.35%) | $692,870 (+41.19%) Land $241,000 Building $451,870 |
| 2024 | $2,105.00 (+366.74%) | $127,170 (+366.85%) | $490,740 (+118.11%) Land $238,000 Building $252,740 |
| 2023 | $451.00 | $27,240 | $225,000 Land $225,000 |
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 256 E St Helens Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 11, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 256 E St Helens Ave is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 80% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 SISTERS serves 3,778 people · EPA ID OR4100826 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 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 360 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Cable | 1,000 / 20 |
| Yellowknife Wireless Fixed Wireless | 700 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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