Klamath County property record for 451 Water St, Merrill, OR 97633
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,015 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | R122897 |
| Primary APN | R122897 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,660 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 122897 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 451 WATER ST |
| City | MERRILL |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97633-3339 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | BURKE PLACE, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 41S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURKE PLACE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KLAMATH OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MERRILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 970700 |
451 Water St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Klamath County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 231, MERRILL, OR 97633-0231 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 451 Water St was $2,015, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Klamath County assessment roll, as of November 12, 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 | $2,015.00 (+2.81%) | $159,600 (+2.99%) | $278,190 (+0.68%) Land $70,660 Building $207,530 |
| 2024 | $1,960.00 (-0.1%) | $154,960 (-) | $276,300 (+1.73%) Land $68,770 Building $207,530 |
| 2023 | $1,962.00 (+2.78%) | $154,960 (+6.09%) | $271,610 (+39.92%) Land $64,080 Building $207,530 |
| 2022 | $1,909.00 | $146,070 | $194,120 Land $66,800 Building $127,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 451 Water St in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 451 Water St is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 87% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CentraCom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| FireServe Fiber · Cable · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hunter Communications, T-Mobile.
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