Harney County property record for 689 E Van Buren St, Burns, OR 97720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $99 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23S 31E 7CD 3900 |
| Primary APN | 23S 31E 7CD 3900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
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| Account Number | 93555 |
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| Street Address | 689 E VAN BUREN ST |
| City | BURNS |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97720-2165 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC:18A DIST:23 SEC/TWN/RNG/MER:SEC 18 TWN 23S RNG 31E |
| Legal Range | 31E |
| Legal Township | 23S |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | HARNEY OR |
| Township / Civil Division | BURNS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 960102 |
689 E Van Buren St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2019.
Source: Harney County records, as of November 17, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 689 E VAN BUREN ST, BURNS, OR 97720-2165 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 0020191160 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2017-0682 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARNEY OR |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 689 E VAN BUREN ST, BURNS, OR 97720-2165 |
| Document Number | 0020170682 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0682 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 68488 CRANE BUCHANAN RD # 2, 2, BURNS, OR 97720-9459 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 689 E Van Buren St was $99, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Harney County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney County |
| Municipality | Burns City |
| Unified School District | Harney County School District 3 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99.00 (+2.06%) | $5,680 (+2.9%) | $14,881 (+5.17%) Land $14,690 Building $191 |
| 2024 | $97.00 (+3.19%) | $5,520 (+2.99%) | $14,150 (+20.02%) Land $14,150 |
| 2023 | $94.00 (+2.17%) | $5,360 (+2.88%) | $11,790 (-) Land $11,790 |
| 2022 | $92.00 | $5,210 | $11,790 Land $11,790 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 689 E Van Buren St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 689 E Van Buren St is high, ranking above 84% of the US, with a 0.9% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 84% of the US · above 57% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.9% 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 | BURNS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 2,730 people · EPA ID OR4100153 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Jan 2026 |
| 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 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MiWave Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Cambridge Telephone Company.
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