Malheur County property record for 286 Smith St S, Vale, OR 97918
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $920 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale |
| APN | 18S4530AA 5700 |
| Primary APN | 18S4530AA 5700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 6,100 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Account Number | 5005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 286 SMITH ST S |
| City | VALE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97918-1140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | V-R2 |
| Legal Range | 45E |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Quarter | NE |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | NE |
| Jurisdiction | MALHEUR OR |
| Township / Civil Division | VALE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
286 Smith St S is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2023.
Source: Malheur County records, as of January 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1397 U S 20-26 HWY, VALE, OR 97918 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 0020233568 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MALHEUR OR |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 286 SMITH ST S, VALE, OR 97918-1140 |
| Document Number | 0020233568 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-3568 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1397 HIGHWAY 20 26, VALE, OR 97918-5427 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 286 Smith St S was $920.
Source: Malheur County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur County |
| Municipality | Vale City |
| Unified School District | Vale School District 84 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $920.00 | $49,387 Land $7,986 Building $41,401 | $136,850 Land $39,180 Building $97,670 |
| 2023 | $871.00 (+2.83%) | $46,553 (+3%) Land $8,149 Building $38,404 | $104,020 (+8.25%) Land $16,820 Building $87,200 |
| 2022 | $847.00 | $45,198 Land $10,179 Building $35,019 | $96,090 Land $16,820 Building $79,270 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 286 Smith St S; there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2005 |
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 286 Smith St S 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF VALE serves 1,837 people · EPA ID OR4100917 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 218 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Anthem Broadband Fixed Wireless | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Rally Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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