Deschutes County property record for 538 NE Dekalb Ave, Bend, OR 97701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,175 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,122 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 171233 CD 00600 |
| Primary APN | 171233 CD 00600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,175 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,175 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 268 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Account Number | 105671 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | R1001171233CD00600 |
| Street Address | 538 NE DEKALB AVE |
| City | BEND |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97701-4950 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT:13 BLK:3 SEC/TWN/RNG/MER:SEC 33 TWN 17 RNG 12 MAP REF:171233-CD |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 17S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Quarter | SW |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHWEST TOWNSITE COMPANYS FI |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | DESCHUTES OR |
| Township / Civil Division | BEND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 1602 |
The current owner of 538 NE Dekalb Ave acquired it in May 2011.
Source: Deschutes County records, as of January 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 NE DEKALB AVE, BEND, OR 97701-4950 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019200 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 NE Dekalb Ave was $3,122, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Deschutes County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Deschutes County |
| Municipality | Bend City |
| Unified School District | Bend-La Pine Administrative School District 1 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,122.00 (+3.93%) | $184,830 (+3%) | $557,170 (+1.58%) Land $259,920 Building $297,250 |
| 2024 | $3,004.00 (+7.86%) | $179,450 (+3%) | $548,510 (-) Land $259,920 Building $288,590 |
| 2023 | $2,785.00 | $174,230 | $548,510 Land $259,920 Building $288,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 NE Dekalb Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 11, 2025
| 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 538 NE Dekalb Ave is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 BEND serves 77,704 people · EPA ID OR4100100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 12 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 393 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vero Fiber Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| TDS Telecom Cable | 1,000 / 20 |
| Yellowknife Wireless Fixed Wireless | 700 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Webformix.
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