Malheur County property record for 617 Cottage St S, Vale, OR 97918
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 674 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $868 (2025) |
| APN | 18S4529BC 500 |
| Primary APN | 18S4529BC 500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 674 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 674 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 5,875 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Account Number | 4921 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 COTTAGE ST S |
| City | VALE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97918-1602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | V-R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | KELLYS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | MALHEUR OR |
| Township / Civil Division | VALE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
617 Cottage St S is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2015.
Source: Malheur County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 COTTAGE ST S, VALE, OR 97918-1602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 20153147 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Cottage St S was $868.
Source: Malheur County assessment roll, as of December 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur County |
| Municipality | Vale City |
| Unified School District | Vale School District 84 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $868.00 | $47,370 Land $16,437 Building $30,933 | $103,410 Land $54,290 Building $49,120 |
| 2023 | $820.00 | $44,652 Land $16,470 Building $28,182 | $67,150 Land $23,300 Building $43,850 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 617 Cottage St S; there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2005 |
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 617 Cottage St S is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 79% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 VALE serves 1,837 people · EPA ID OR4100917 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 252 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Anthem Broadband Fixed Wireless | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Rally Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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