Wallowa County property record for 505 S Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,392 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.268 acres (11,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,897 (2025) |
| APN | 02S4531AD 1900 |
| Primary APN | 02S4531AD 1900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,872 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Lot Area | 11,700 sqft (0.268 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 430 sqft |
| Account Number | 3314 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 S MAIN ST |
| City | JOSEPH |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97846-8511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T2S R45E WMSEC 31 LOTS 4-5 BLK 11, MCCULLY'SADD TO TOWN JOSEPH VOL 53 PG 105 6-2-67 74 277 278 181 11-19-68 76 252 |
| Legal Range | 45E |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCCULLYSADD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WALLOWA OR |
| Township / Civil Division | JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1066 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
505 S Main St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 1996.
Source: Wallowa County records, as of January 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 387, JOSEPH, OR 97846-0387 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 S Main St was $1,897, up 20.3% from the year before.
Source: Wallowa County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wallowa County |
| Municipality | Joseph City |
| Unified School District | Joseph School District 6 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,897.00 (+20.29%) | $154,572 (+20.3%) Land $39,823 Building $114,749 | $412,530 (+17.4%) Land $107,620 Building $304,910 |
| 2024 | $1,577.00 (+3%) | $128,494 (+3%) Land $38,940 Building $89,554 | $351,390 (+9.64%) Land $105,730 Building $245,660 |
| 2023 | $1,531.00 (+3.03%) | $124,752 (+3%) Land $42,566 Building $82,186 | $320,480 (-2.65%) Land $97,120 Building $223,360 |
| 2022 | $1,486.00 | $121,119 Land $41,848 Building $79,271 | $329,190 Land $112,320 Building $216,870 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 505 S Main St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2002.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2002) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2002 · rainfall accumulation |
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 505 S Main St is moderate, ranking above 60% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · lower than 76% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | CITY OF JOSEPH serves 1,182 people · EPA ID OR4100414 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Feb 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 227 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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