Malheur County property record for 945 Cottage St S, Vale, OR 97918
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,900 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,974 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 18S4529BC 3100 |
| Primary APN | 18S4529BC 3100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,160 sqft Base Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 9,400 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Account Number | 4944 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 945 COTTAGE ST S |
| City | VALE |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97918-1606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | V-R1 |
| Legal Range | 45E |
| Legal Township | 18S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | SW |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND/KELLYS 1ST ADD |
| Jurisdiction | MALHEUR OR |
| Township / Civil Division | VALE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4032 |
| Census Tract | 970600 |
945 Cottage St S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Malheur County records, as of January 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 945 COTTAGE ST S, VALE, OR 97918-1606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192392 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MALHEUR OR |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 945 COTTAGE ST S, VALE, OR 97918-1606 |
| Document Number | 20192392 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-2392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERITITLE |
| 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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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 945 COTTAGE ST S, VALE, OR 97918-1606 |
| Document Number | 20192393 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-2393 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 945 Cottage St S was $1,974, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Malheur County assessment roll, as of September 30, 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 | $1,974.00 (+2.49%) | $108,845 (+3%) Land $17,258 Building $91,587 | $236,630 (+31.18%) Land $66,640 Building $169,990 |
| 2024 | $1,926.00 (+3.27%) | $105,675 (+3%) Land $16,756 Building $88,919 | $180,380 (-) Land $28,600 Building $151,780 |
| 2023 | $1,865.00 (+2.87%) | $102,598 (+3%) Land $17,614 Building $84,984 | $180,380 (+8.28%) Land $28,600 Building $151,780 |
| 2022 | $1,813.00 | $99,610 Land $22,028 Building $77,582 | $166,590 Land $28,600 Building $137,990 |
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 945 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 945 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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