Josephine County property record for 305 Merlot Dr, Cave Junction, OR 97523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,780 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,919 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39-08-15-CB-001416 |
| Primary APN | 39-08-15-CB-001416 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | R343953 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 305 MERLOT DR |
| City | CAVE JUNCTION |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97523-9207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR; SINGLE FAM RES |
| Legal Description | HANBY VISTAS SUB PHASE 2, LOT 20, ACRES 0.16 |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Quarter | SW |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | NW |
| Legal Subdivision | HANBY VISTAS SUB PH 2 |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | JOSEPHINE OR |
| Township / Civil Division | CAVE JUNCTION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 361601 |
305 Merlot Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2007.
Source: Josephine County records, as of November 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 374, O BRIEN, OR 97534-0374 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000023892 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016076 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 305 Merlot Dr was $1,919, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Josephine County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Josephine County |
| Municipality | Cave Junction City |
| Unified School District | Three Rivers School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,919.00 (+3.01%) | $161,170 (+3%) | $268,390 (+14.18%) Land $39,530 Building $228,860 |
| 2024 | $1,863.00 (+12.3%) | $156,480 (+2.99%) | $235,060 (-5.8%) Land $38,040 Building $197,020 |
| 2023 | $1,659.00 (+0.55%) | $151,930 (+3%) | $249,540 (+3.21%) Land $47,800 Building $201,740 |
| 2022 | $1,650.00 | $147,510 | $241,790 Land $38,880 Building $202,910 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 Merlot Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 305 Merlot Dr is high, ranking above 86% of the US, with a 0.8% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 86% of the US · above 65% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.8% 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 CAVE JUNCTION serves 2,160 people · EPA ID OR4100971 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 88 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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