Douglas County property record for 545 W First Ave, Sutherlin, OR 97479
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 690 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $745 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-05W-17CD-05100 |
| Primary APN | 25-05W-17CD-05100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 690 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,160 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 690 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 35503.02 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 545 W FIRST AVE |
| City | SUTHERLIN |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97479-9423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | S L & W CO PLAT O, BLOCK 15, LOT 23, 24 & PT 22, ACRES 0.16, CC-81-2308 81-10904 |
| Legal Subdivision | S L & W CO PLAT O |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,24 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS OR |
| Township / Civil Division | SUTHERLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 50004 |
545 W First Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2026.
Source: Douglas County records, as of April 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 W FIRST AVE, SUTHERLIN, OR 97479-9423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003434 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS OR |
| Property Address | 545 W FIRST AVE, SUTHERLIN, OR 97479-9423 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000020193 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-020193 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA 98043 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 545 W First Ave was $745 with a veteran's exemption, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of November 19, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas County |
| Municipality | Sutherlin City |
| Unified School District | Sutherlin School District 130 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $745.00 (+2.34%) Veteran's exemption | $60,196 (+3%) | $191,254 (+1.57%) Land $105,600 Building $85,654 |
| 2024 | $728.00 (+2.97%) Veteran's exemption | $58,443 (+3%) | $188,304 (+5.97%) Land $103,950 Building $84,354 |
| 2023 | $707.00 (+2.91%) Veteran's exemption | $56,741 (+6.07%) | $177,700 (+36.47%) Land $110,000 Building $67,700 |
| 2022 | $687.00 Veteran's exemption | $53,495 | $130,210 Land $80,850 Building $49,360 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 545 W First Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 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 545 W First 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 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 SUTHERLIN serves 8,060 people · EPA ID OR4100847 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| DFN Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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