Columbia County property record for 891 Spencer Ave, Vernonia, OR 97064
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.369 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $227,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,321 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4404-AD-04100 |
| Primary APN | 4404-AD-04100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Fireplace | Masonry |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.369 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Utility Building | 1,120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 22710 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 401044040140410000 |
| Street Address | 891 SPENCER AVE |
| City | VERNONIA |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97064-1437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR:R |
| Legal Description | SEC/TWN/RNG/MER:SEC 04 TWN 4N RNG 4W |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 04N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Quarter | NE |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | SE |
| Legal Lot Number | 4100 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA OR |
| Township / Civil Division | VERNONIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2096 |
| Census Tract | 971100 |
891 Spencer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Columbia County records, as of December 5, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 891 SPENCER AVE, VERNONIA, OR 97064-1437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-004250 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA OR |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 891 SPENCER AVE, VERNONIA, OR 97064-1437 |
| Document Number | 0000004250 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-004250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment 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 |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 891 SPENCER AVE, VERNONIA, OR 97064-1437 |
| Document Number | 0000004251 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-004251 |
| Name | PACIFIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 891 Spencer Ave was $3,321.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Vernonia City |
| Unified School District | Vernonia School District 47J (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,321.00 | $183,190 Land $75,520 Building $107,670 | $364,770 Land $144,260 Building $220,510 |
| 2023 | $3,206.00 | $172,680 Land $56,460 Building $116,220 | $386,620 Land $122,500 Building $264,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 891 Spencer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 103 flood claims nearby since 1991.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 98 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 98 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 103 (1991–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 39 of 103 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 891 Spencer Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 VERNONIA serves 2,100 people · EPA ID OR4100922 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Feb 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 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) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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