281 Christopher Way, Talent, OR 97540 Property Records

Jackson County property record for 281 Christopher Way, Talent, OR 97540

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 2023
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$409,000 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill	$4,488 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`381W23DD3000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`381W23DD3000`
Alternative APNs	`381W23DD03000` `10848741`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,426 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,883 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,426 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2023
Effective Year Built	Effective 2023
Exterior Material	Concrete
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	457 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Covered Concrete/Masonry Porch
Porch Area	42 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	253 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	281 CHRISTOPHER WAY
City	TALENT
State	OR
Zip	97540-8635
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RM-22
Legal Range	01W
Legal Township	38S
Legal Section	23
Legal Quarter	4
Legal Subdivision	OAK VALLEY
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	JACKSON OR
Township / Civil Division	ASHLAND
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	1702

Owner

281 Christopher Way is owned by a company that bought it in April 2025.

Source: Jackson County records, as of August 19, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	613 MARKET ST, MEDFORD, OR 97504-6125
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Partnership

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 21, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 21, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 15, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20257927
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 1, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0000038016
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JACKSON OR
Recording Date	Apr 15, 2022
Property Address	281 CHRISTOPHER WAY, TALENT, OR 97540-8635
Document Number	0000012710
Map Reference	VOL 19 PG 17
Instrument Date	Apr 14, 2022
Instrument	2022-012710
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3325 66, ASHLAND, OR 97520

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Christopher Way was $4,488, up 2.4% from the year before.

Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Oregon
County	Jackson County
Municipality	Talent City
Unified School District	Phoenix-Talent School District 4 (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$288,710 (+3%)	$462,290 (+1.26%) Land $130,680 Building $331,610
2025	$4,488.00 (+2.42%)	$280,310 (+3%) Land $85,790 Building $194,520	$456,530 (+0.52%) Land $130,000 Building $326,530
2024	$4,382.00 (+260.96%)	$272,150 (+257.43%) Land $83,300 Building $188,850	$454,180 (+496.51%) Land $124,600 Building $329,580
2023	$1,214.00 (-4.78%)	$76,140 (-3.88%) Land $76,140	$76,140 (-6.28%) Land $76,140
2022	$1,275.00	$79,210 Land $79,210	$81,240 Land $81,240

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 281 Christopher Way in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 29 policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	29 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

Wildfire risk around 281 Christopher Way is low, with a 0.01% 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	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF TALENT serves 6,293 people · EPA ID OR4100857
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MEDFORD WATER COMMISSION
Last State Inspection	Nov 2021
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	8 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 225 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
Rogue Broadband Fixed Wireless	200 / 25
FireServe Fixed Wireless	100 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20