Malheur County property record for 3897 W Elm Rd, Vale, OR 97918
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 225 acres (9,811,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,672 (2025) |
| APN | 18S4420 200 |
| Primary APN | 18S4420 200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,304 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Lot Area | 9,811,019 sqft (225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Account Number | 13375 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3897 W ELM RD |
| City | VALE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97918-5393 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Local Zoning Code | C-A1 |
| Jurisdiction | MALHEUR OR |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST BENCH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
3897 W Elm Rd, an agricultural property, is held in a trust since February 2008.
Source: Malheur County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3897 W ELM RD, VALE, OR 97918-5393 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008732 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3897 W Elm Rd was $3,672, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Malheur County assessment roll, as of December 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur County |
| Unified School District | Vale School District 84 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,672.00 (+1.97%) | $354,649 (+2.8%) Land $74,389 Building $280,260 | $1,179,120 (-0.65%) Land $689,180 Building $489,940 |
| 2024 | $3,601.00 (+3.45%) | $344,984 (+2.9%) Land $72,886 Building $272,098 | $1,186,830 (+5.21%) Land $733,180 Building $453,650 |
| 2023 | $3,481.00 (+2.62%) | $335,252 (+2.91%) Land $71,079 Building $264,173 | $1,128,010 (+5.06%) Land $711,820 Building $416,190 |
| 2022 | $3,392.00 | $325,775 Land $69,296 Building $256,479 | $1,073,710 Land $711,820 Building $361,890 |
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 3897 W Elm Rd; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1993 · river or lake flooding |
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 3897 W Elm Rd is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 75% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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