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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

1540 BALM ST

BAKER CITY, OR 97814
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,722 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,297 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$185,847 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,990
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$157,857
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$180,434
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$341,670

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
68
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
50
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
7
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
54
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyBaker
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Brooklyn Primary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades 1–3 · 0.4 mi
M
Baker Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Baker High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Baker School District 5j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97814These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,424
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,946
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,565
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

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How this home compares

1540 Balm St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Baker County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Baker County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Baker City 97814

How it measures up in Baker City 97814

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baker City 97814.

Living area1,722 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 1540 Balm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBaker City 97814Baker County
Living areabigger than1,722 ft²77% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac34% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than200589% of homes89% of homes

About 1540 Balm St

When did 1540 Balm St, Baker City, OR last sell?

1540 Balm St, Baker City, OR last sold on Dec 7, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1540 Balm St, Baker City, OR?

1540 Balm St, Baker City, OR has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,722 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 1540 Balm St, Baker City, OR built?

1540 Balm St, Baker City, OR was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1540 Balm St, Baker City, OR?

1540 Balm St, Baker City, OR is assigned to Brooklyn Primary School (elementary), rated C+; Baker Middle School (middle), rated B-; Baker High School (high), rated B. All sit in Baker School District 5j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1540 Balm St, Baker City, OR compare to other homes in Baker City 97814?

Among the 5,494 homes in Baker City 97814, it is bigger than 77% of them (1,722 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2005 against a typical 1962). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1540 Balm St, Baker City, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Balm St, Baker City, OR was $3,297. The county assessed it at $185,847.

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