Douglas County property record for 542 Payton Ave, Drain, OR 97435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,160 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 22-05W-17BD-02600 |
| Primary APN | 22-05W-17BD-02600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,068 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 612 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | R22483 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 542 PAYTON AVE |
| City | DRAIN |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97435-0196 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTH DRAIN ADD, BLOCK 3, LOT PT 5, ACRES 0.17 |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 22S |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH DRAIN ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS OR |
| Township / Civil Division | ELKTON-DRAIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3234 |
| Census Tract | 30000 |
542 Payton Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2010.
Source: Douglas County records, as of February 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 683, DRAIN, OR 97435-0683 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010-004959 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS OR |
| Property Address | 542 PAYTON AVE, DRAIN, OR 97435-0196 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000018266 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-018266 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Payton Ave was $1,160, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas County |
| Municipality | Drain City |
| Unified School District | North Douglas School District 22 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,160.00 (+3.2%) | $97,552 (+3%) | $179,710 (-0.02%) Land $78,400 Building $101,310 |
| 2024 | $1,124.00 (+2.84%) | $94,711 (+3%) | $179,746 (-2.89%) Land $78,400 Building $101,346 |
| 2023 | $1,093.00 (+3.02%) | $91,953 (+6.09%) | $185,103 (+57.74%) Land $84,800 Building $100,303 |
| 2022 | $1,061.00 | $86,675 | $117,345 Land $44,000 Building $73,345 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Payton Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 57 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 57 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 39 (1981–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 39 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2025 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 542 Payton Ave 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 93% of the US · lower than 98.2% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 DRAIN serves 1,194 people · EPA ID OR4100260 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 11 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 187 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| DFN Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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