557 E River St, Cave Junction, OR 97523 Property Records

Josephine County property record for 557 E River St, Cave Junction, OR 97523 · Last verified November 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1983
Square Footage1,884 sqft Living Area
Lot Size13,504 sqft (0.31 acres)
GarageAttached, 440 sqft
Tax Bill$2,633.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN39-08-22-BA-000203
Alternative APN
  • R330290

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,884 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,884 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1983
Exterior MaterialOther Exterior
Foundation TypeBlock Foundation
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area13,504 sqft (0.31 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area440 sqft Garage
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area120 sqft Shed
Deck Area300 sqft Deck

Utilities and HVAC

Heating FuelElectric Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR330290
Street Address557 E RIVER ST
CityCAVE JUNCTION
StateOR
Zip97523-9336
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionOSAGE SUB., LOT 7, ACRES 0.31
Legal Range08
Legal Township39
Legal Section22
Legal QuarterNW
Legal Quarter QuarterNE
Legal SubdivisionOSAGE SUB
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionJOSEPHINE OR
Minor Civil DivisionCAVE JUNCTION
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2031
Census Tract361601

Owner

Source: Josephine County records · APN 39-08-22-BA-000203

Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1668, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523-1668
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC
Aug 31, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 28, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
UMPQUA BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateAug 31, 2023
Transfer Doc0000008109
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionJOSEPHINE OR
Property Address557 E RIVER ST, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523-9336
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000011709
DateJun 29, 2021
Instrument2021-011709
Lender
NameCHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressENGLEWOOD, CO 80111
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2051

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionJOSEPHINE OR
Recording DateAug 31, 2023
Property Address557 E RIVER ST, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523-9336
Document Number0000008109
Instrument DateAug 30, 2023
Instrument2023-008109
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 1668, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523-1668

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionJOSEPHINE OR
Property Address557 E RIVER ST, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523-9336
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 31, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000008209
DateJun 28, 2018
Instrument2018-008209
Lender
NameUMPQUA BANK
TypeBank
AddressCAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 19, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Josephine County records · Assessment roll updated September 30, 2025 · Last verified November 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOregon
CountyJosephine County
MunicipalityCave Junction City
Unified School DistrictThree Rivers School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,633.00 (+3.38%)$214,620 (+3%)$336,280 (+10.43%) Land $46,590 Building $289,690
2024$2,547.00 (+11.96%)$208,370 (+3%)$304,530 (-6.07%) Land $44,830 Building $259,700
2023$2,275.00 (+0.49%)$202,310 (+3%)$324,200 (-1.55%) Land $52,560 Building $271,640
2022$2,264.00$196,420$329,290 Land $38,150 Building $291,140

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Josephine County (41033C), updated May 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 87% of the US · above 65% of Oregon
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 94 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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