Malheur County property record for 836 Cottage St S, Vale, OR 97918
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 948 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $978 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 18S4529BC 1700 |
| Primary APN | 18S4529BC 1700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 948 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 2,950 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Account Number | 4935 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 836 COTTAGE ST S |
| City | VALE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97918-1605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | V-R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | KELLYS FIRST ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | MALHEUR OR |
| Township / Civil Division | VALE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4031 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
836 Cottage St S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Malheur County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 836 COTTAGE ST S, VALE, OR 97918-1605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214208 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 20110709 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MALHEUR OR |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 836 COTTAGE ST S, VALE, OR 97918-1605 |
| Document Number | 20214208 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-4208 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | PIONEER TITLE COMPANY/OWYHEE, PIONEER TTL CO OF PAYETTE CN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 836 COTTAGE ST S, 836, VALE, OR 97918-1605 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 836 COTTAGE ST S, VALE, OR 97918-1605 |
| Document Number | 20214209 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-4209 |
| Name | FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 836 Cottage St S was $978, up 2.5% from the year before.
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 | $978.00 (+2.52%) | $53,484 (+3%) Land $7,428 Building $46,056 | $174,360 (+28.79%) Land $43,800 Building $130,560 |
| 2024 | $954.00 (+3.25%) | $51,927 (+3%) Land $7,212 Building $44,715 | $135,380 (-) Land $18,800 Building $116,580 |
| 2023 | $924.00 (+2.78%) | $50,415 (+3%) Land $7,596 Building $42,819 | $135,380 (+8.49%) Land $18,800 Building $116,580 |
| 2022 | $899.00 | $48,947 Land $9,570 Building $39,377 | $124,780 Land $18,800 Building $105,980 |
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 has no flood map on file for 836 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 836 Cottage St S is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · lower than 77% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 67 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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