Josephine County property record for 7856 Lower River Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 3.15 acres (137,214 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,579 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-06-18-B0-001508 |
| Primary APN | 36-06-18-B0-001508 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,042 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,526 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,042 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 137,214 sqft (3.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | R318675 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7856 LOWER RIVER RD |
| City | GRANTS PASS |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97526-9660 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR2.5 |
| Legal Description | KALEA EST., LOT 12, ACRES 3.15 |
| Legal Range | 06W |
| Legal Township | 36S |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | KALEA ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | JOSEPHINE OR |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANTS PASS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 360800 |
7856 Lower River Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2013.
Source: Josephine County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6980 LOWER RIVER RD, GRANTS PASS, OR 97526-9406 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20135943 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7856 Lower River Rd was $2,579, up 3.4% 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 | $2,579.00 (+3.37%) | $344,930 (+3%) | $445,730 (-1.41%) Land $178,080 Building $267,650 |
| 2024 | $2,495.00 (+18.64%) | $334,890 (+3%) | $452,090 (+0.9%) Land $196,380 Building $255,710 |
| 2023 | $2,103.00 (+2.09%) | $325,140 (+3%) | $448,060 (-3.07%) Land $192,710 Building $255,350 |
| 2022 | $2,060.00 | $315,670 | $462,230 Land $190,020 Building $272,210 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7856 Lower River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 7856 Lower River Rd is high, ranking above 89% 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 | High above 89% of the US · above 74% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon, Webformix.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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