Polk County property record for 498 5th St, Falls City, OR 97344
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,500 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $281 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08616-CC-01900 |
| Primary APN | 08616-CC-01900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,182 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 318860 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 498 5TH ST |
| City | FALLS CITY |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97344-9717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADDITION TO FALLS CITY LOT 10 8 9 BLOCK C |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION TO FALLS CITY |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | FALLS CITY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4027 |
| Census Tract | 20400 |
498 5th St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2008.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 13, FALLS CITY, OR 97344-0013 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20082898 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 498 5th St was $281, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Falls City |
| Unified School District | Falls City School District 57 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,320 (+3%) Land $22,320 | $95,000 (-10.71%) Land $95,000 | |
| 2025 | $281.00 (+3.31%) | $21,670 (+2.99%) Land $21,670 | $106,400 (-5.88%) Land $106,400 |
| 2024 | $272.00 (+3.03%) | $21,040 (+2.99%) Land $21,040 | $113,050 (+14.89%) Land $113,050 |
| 2023 | $264.00 (+3.13%) | $20,430 (+2.97%) Land $20,430 | $98,400 (+21.11%) Land $98,400 |
| 2022 | $256.00 | $19,840 Land $19,840 | $81,250 Land $81,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 498 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 28, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 498 5th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF FALLS CITY serves 1,051 people · EPA ID OR4100297 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 129 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Alyrica Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Willamette Valley Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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