Josephine County property record for 480 Pear St, Merlin, OR 97532
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $161 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-06-21-BB-001106 |
| Primary APN | 35-06-21-BB-001106 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
|---|
| Account Number | R304187 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 480 PEAR ST |
| City | MERLIN |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97532-8744 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | CC |
| Legal Description | ACRES 0.11 |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 35 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | NW |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTER ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1106 |
| Jurisdiction | JOSEPHINE OR |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHWEST JOSEPHINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 360300 |
480 Pear St, commercial vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Josephine County records, as of November 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 445 BARKER DR, MERLIN, OR 97532-8759 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-000976 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 480 Pear St was $161, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Josephine County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Josephine County |
| Unified School District | Three Rivers School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161.00 (+3.87%) | $19,450 (+2.96%) | $25,100 (-) Land $25,100 |
| 2024 | $155.00 (+16.54%) | $18,890 (+3%) | $25,100 (-) Land $25,100 |
| 2023 | $133.00 (+1.53%) | $18,340 (+2.98%) | $25,100 (-) Land $25,100 |
| 2022 | $131.00 | $17,810 | $25,100 Land $25,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 480 Pear St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2025 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 480 Pear St is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · lower than 72% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Hunter Communications, Webformix.
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