Josephine County property record for 489 Carter Dr, Grants Pass, OR 97526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,663 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 15.4 acres (674,744 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,209 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-06-32-00-002417 |
| Primary APN | 35-06-32-00-002417 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,663 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,663 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,196 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 674,744 sqft (15.4 acres) |
| Deck Area | 203 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | R305305 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 489 CARTER DR |
| City | GRANTS PASS |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97526-7220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR5; RURAL RES 5 AC |
| Legal Description | ACRES 15.49, POTENTIAL ADD'L TAX LIAB |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 35 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Quarter | 00 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2417 |
| Jurisdiction | JOSEPHINE OR |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANTS PASS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 360800 |
The current owner of 489 Carter Dr acquired it in February 2007.
Source: Josephine County records, as of November 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1257, MERLIN, OR 97532-1257 |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002626 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOSEPHINE OR |
| Property Address | 489 CARTER DR, GRANTS PASS, OR 97526-7220 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001861 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-001861 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DRAPER, UT 84020 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Carter Dr was $3,209, up 3.5% 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 | $3,209.00 (+3.52%) | $425,470 (+3%) | $977,090 (+1.56%) Land $522,320 Building $454,770 |
| 2024 | $3,100.00 (+18.32%) | $413,080 (+3%) | $962,110 (+0.67%) Land $530,190 Building $431,920 |
| 2023 | $2,620.00 (+2.62%) | $401,050 (+3%) | $955,690 (+2.69%) Land $533,220 Building $422,470 |
| 2022 | $2,553.00 | $389,380 | $930,650 Land $489,000 Building $441,650 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 489 Carter Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 489 Carter Dr is extreme, ranking above 95% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 95% of the US · above 90% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Webformix.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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