Polk County property record for 279 Mill St, Falls City, OR 97344
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,908 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $357 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08621-BC-01200 |
| Primary APN | 08621-BC-01200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,908 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| View / Lot | Flood Plain |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 295345 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 MILL ST |
| City | FALLS CITY |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97344-9800 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADDITION TO FALLS CITY LOT 10 BLOCK T |
| Legal Range | 6W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION TO FALLS CITY |
| Legal Block | T |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | FALLS CITY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4032 |
| Census Tract | 20400 |
279 Mill St is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 150 1ST ST, FALLS CITY, OR 97344-9796 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201613991 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010518 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Mill St was $357, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Falls City |
| Unified School District | Falls City School District 57 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,350 (+2.98%) Land $28,350 | $105,000 (-10.71%) Land $105,000 | |
| 2025 | $357.00 (+3.18%) | $27,530 (+2.99%) Land $27,530 | $117,600 (-5.88%) Land $117,600 |
| 2024 | $346.00 (+2.98%) | $26,730 (+2.97%) Land $26,730 | $124,950 (+12.87%) Land $124,950 |
| 2023 | $336.00 (+3.38%) | $25,960 (+2.98%) Land $25,960 | $110,700 (+18.08%) Land $110,700 |
| 2022 | $325.00 | $25,210 Land $25,210 | $93,750 Land $93,750 |
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 279 Mill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 28, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 279 Mill St 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 | 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 FALLS CITY serves 1,051 people · EPA ID OR4100297 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 100 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Willamette Valley Fiber.
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