Umatilla County property record for 53518 Appleton Rd, Milton Freewater, OR 97862
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,777 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.56 acres (67,954 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $423,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,475 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Jun 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 6N3526D000302 |
| Primary APN | 6N3526D000302 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,777 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,137 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,353 sqft |
| Basement Area | 424 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 424 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 67,954 sqft (1.56 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Utility Building | 726 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 129154 |
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| Street Address | 53518 APPLETON RD |
| City | MILTON FREEWATER |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97862-7644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | EFU |
| Legal Range | 35 |
| Legal Township | 06N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | UMATILLA OR |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON-FREEWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
Source: Umatilla County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 53518 APPLETON RD, MILTON FREEWATER, OR 97862-7644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage SWIFT HOME LOANS INC |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MELVIN L KNOEFFLER ETUX |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20244181 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UMATILLA OR |
| Property Address | 53518 APPLETON RD, MILTON FREEWATER, OR 97862-7644 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53518 APPLETON RD, MILTON FREEWATER, OR 97862-7644 |
| Document Number | 20250007527 |
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| Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0007527 |
| Name | SWIFT HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | UMATILLA OR |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Property Address | 53518 APPLETON RD, MILTON FREEWATER, OR 97862-7644 |
| Document Number | 20240004181 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0004181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | PIONEER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53518 APPLETON RD, MILTON FREEWATER, OR 97862-7644 |
| Document Number | 20240004182 |
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| Date | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0004182 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | UMATILLA OR |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 53518 APPLETON RD, MILTON FREEWATER, OR 97862-7644 |
| Document Number | 20217310620 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-7310620 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Title Company | PIONEER TITLE COMPANY, PIONEER TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53518 APPLETON RD, MILTON FREEWATER, OR 97862-7644 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 20217310621 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-7310621 |
| Name | MELVIN L KNOEFFLER ETUX |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Umatilla County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Umatilla County |
| Unified School District | Milton-Freewater School District 7 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,475.00 (+5.68%) | $194,690 (+5.87%) Land $84,410 Building $110,280 | $371,260 (+24.52%) Land $104,400 Building $266,860 |
| 2023 | $2,342.00 | $183,900 Land $67,050 Building $116,850 | $298,150 Land $104,400 Building $193,750 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 2, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 78% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Columbia iConnect Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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