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985 Barker Dr, Merlin, OR 97532 Property Records

Josephine County property record for 985 Barker Dr, Merlin, OR 97532

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size2.78 acres (121,097 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$430,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$2,195 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN35-06-16-C0-001000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN35-06-16-C0-001000
Alternative APN
  • R336344

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,588 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,588 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1998
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area121,097 sqft (2.78 acres)
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area1,448 sqft
Parking Spaces5 Parking Spaces
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR336344
Street Address985 BARKER DR
CityMERLIN
StateOR
Zip97532-8763
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRR2.5; RURAL RES 2.5 AC
Legal DescriptionRIPPLING WATER EST. SUB., LOT 10, ACRES 2.78
Legal Range06
Legal Township35
Legal Section16
Legal Quarter00
Legal SubdivisionRIPPLING WATER ESTATES
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionJOSEPHINE OR
Township / Civil DivisionNORTHWEST JOSEPHINE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract360300

Owner

Source: Josephine County records, as of November 13, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address985 BARKER DR, MERLIN, OR 97532-8763
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 6, 2015
Deed Document Number2021-016543
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJOSEPHINE OR
Recording DateSep 22, 2021
Property Address985 BARKER DR, MERLIN, OR 97532-8763
Document Number0000016543
Map ReferenceVOL 9 PG 94
Instrument DateSep 13, 2021
Instrument2021-016543
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 10, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address985 BARKER DR, MERLIN, OR 97532-8763

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Josephine County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOregon
CountyJosephine County
Unified School DistrictThree Rivers School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,195.00 (+3.44%)$292,010 (+3%)$502,280 (+2.4%) Land $165,610 Building $336,670
2024$2,122.00 (+18.55%)$283,510 (+3%)$490,520 (-5.51%) Land $177,210 Building $313,310
2023$1,790.00$275,260$519,100 Land $185,480 Building $333,620

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayYes
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2025)
Most Recent ClaimMar 2025 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 75% of the US · lower than 61% of Oregon
Wildfire Likelihood0.4% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Hunter Communications, Webformix.

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