Josephine County property record for 561 Browntown Rd, Cave Junction, OR 97523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 192 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $809 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-07-04-00-000200 |
| Primary APN | 40-07-04-00-000200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 192 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 440 sqft |
| Account Number | R331260 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 561 BROWNTOWN RD |
| City | CAVE JUNCTION |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR5 |
| Legal Description | ACRES 0.51 |
| Legal Range | 07W |
| Legal Township | 40S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | JOSEPHINE OR |
| Township / Civil Division | CAVE JUNCTION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2073 |
| Census Tract | 361602 |
561 Browntown Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Josephine County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 BROWNTOWN RD, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251883 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001883 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 561 Browntown Rd was $809, up 4.1% from the year before.
Source: Josephine County assessment roll, as of October 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Josephine County |
| Unified School District | Three Rivers School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $809.00 (+4.12%) | $76,070 (+2.99%) | $111,410 (-5.46%) Land $106,120 Building $5,290 |
| 2024 | $777.00 (+13.43%) | $73,860 (+3%) | $117,850 (-3.87%) Land $112,550 Building $5,300 |
| 2023 | $685.00 (-0.15%) | $71,710 (+2.99%) | $122,600 (-8.4%) Land $117,190 Building $5,410 |
| 2022 | $686.00 | $69,630 | $133,850 Land $128,100 Building $5,750 |
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.
FEMA maps place 561 Browntown Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 561 Browntown Rd is extreme, ranking above 96% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 96% of the US · above 92% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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