Klamath County property record for 438 N Garfield St, Merrill, OR 97633
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,346 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-4110-002DD-01100-000 |
| Primary APN | R-4110-002DD-01100-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 468 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 468 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Account Number | 121184 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 438 N GARFIELD ST |
| City | MERRILL |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | MERRILL ORIGINAL, BLOCK 8, LOT 1 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 41S |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Quarter | SE |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRILL ORIGINAL |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KLAMATH OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MERRILL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2083 |
| Census Tract | 970700 |
438 N Garfield St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Klamath County records, as of November 28, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 249, MERRILL, OR 97633-0249 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-010990 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KLAMATH OR |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 438 N GARFIELD ST, MERRILL, OR 97633 |
| Document Number | 0000010990 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-010990 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 249, MERRILL, OR 97633-0249 |
| Document Number | 0000010991 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-010991 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 N Garfield St was $1,346, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Klamath County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath County |
| Municipality | Merrill City |
| Unified School District | Klamath County School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,346.00 (+2.75%) | $106,630 (+2.99%) | $300,830 (+0.42%) Land $36,330 Building $264,500 |
| 2024 | $1,310.00 (-0.08%) | $103,530 (-) | $299,570 (+1.06%) Land $35,070 Building $264,500 |
| 2023 | $1,311.00 (+2.74%) | $103,530 (+6.08%) | $296,440 (+51.23%) Land $31,940 Building $264,500 |
| 2022 | $1,276.00 | $97,600 | $196,020 Land $33,750 Building $162,270 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 N Garfield St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 438 N Garfield St is low, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 86% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MERRILL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 907 people · EPA ID OR4100518 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 178 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Hunter Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| CentraCom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| FireServe Fiber · Cable · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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