Josephine County property record for 308 Merlot Dr, Cave Junction, OR 97523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,066 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39-08-15-CB-001419 |
| Primary APN | 39-08-15-CB-001419 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,360 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R343956 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 308 MERLOT DR |
| City | CAVE JUNCTION |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97523-9207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Description | HANBY VISTAS SUB PHASE 2, LOT 31, ACRES 0.18 |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | HANBY VISTAS SUB PH 2 |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | JOSEPHINE OR |
| Township / Civil Division | CAVE JUNCTION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2074 |
| Census Tract | 361601 |
308 Merlot Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Josephine County records, as of October 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2336, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523-2336 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201613219 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013219 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 308 Merlot Dr was $2,066, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Josephine County assessment roll, as of October 29, 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 | $2,066.00 (+2.94%) | $173,580 (+3%) | $339,000 (+13.47%) Land $40,830 Building $298,170 |
| 2024 | $2,007.00 (+12.31%) | $168,530 (+2.99%) | $298,750 (-5.92%) Land $39,290 Building $259,460 |
| 2023 | $1,787.00 (+0.56%) | $163,630 (+3%) | $317,560 (+1.45%) Land $47,800 Building $269,760 |
| 2022 | $1,777.00 | $158,870 | $313,010 Land $38,880 Building $274,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 308 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 308 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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