Josephine County property record for 565 Caves Hwy, Cave Junction, OR 97523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,538 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.85 acres (37,026 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,140 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39-08-22-CB-002300 |
| Primary APN | 39-08-22-CB-002300 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,538 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,538 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 37,026 sqft (0.85 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | R330479 |
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| Street Address | 565 CAVES HWY |
| City | CAVE JUNCTION |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97523-9819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR5 |
| Legal Description | ACRES 0.85 |
| Legal Range | 08W |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2300 |
| Jurisdiction | JOSEPHINE OR |
| Township / Civil Division | CAVE JUNCTION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 361601 |
565 Caves Hwy is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Josephine County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 565 CAVES HWY, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523-9819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241922 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020003 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JOSEPHINE OR |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Property Address | 565 CAVES HWY, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523-9819 |
| Document Number | 0000001922 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-001922 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 565 CAVES HWY, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523-9819 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 565 Caves Hwy was $1,140, up 3.9% 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 | $1,140.00 (+3.92%) | $106,100 (+3%) | $221,460 (+9.7%) Land $109,500 Building $111,960 |
| 2024 | $1,097.00 (+13.33%) | $103,010 (+3%) | $201,870 (-4.96%) Land $105,370 Building $96,500 |
| 2023 | $968.00 | $100,010 (+3%) | $212,410 (-3.94%) Land $112,910 Building $99,500 |
| 2022 | $968.00 | $97,100 | $221,130 Land $119,910 Building $101,220 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 565 Caves Hwy in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 21, 2026
| 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 565 Caves Hwy is very high, ranking above 91% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 91% of the US · above 79% of Oregon |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF CAVE JUNCTION serves 2,160 people · EPA ID OR4100971 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Hunter Communications, Ziply Fiber.
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