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256 VAN NESS AVE

ASHLAND, OR 97520
0
Baths
6,706 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,154 (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.$855,460 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$830,550
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,336,470

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Helman Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Ashland High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Ashland Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Ashland School District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 97520These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.120
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.125

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
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.27,172
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.51 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,348
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,297
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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

256 Van Ness Ave 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Jackson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Skidmore Academy District
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Skidmore Academy District

How it measures up in Ashland 97520

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashland 97520.

Living area6,706 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 256 Van Ness Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSkidmore Academy DistrictAshland 97520Jackson County
Living areabigger than6,706 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac96% of homes90% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than199991% of homes77% of homes70% of homes

About 256 Van Ness Ave

When did 256 Van Ness Ave, Ashland, OR last sell?

256 Van Ness Ave, Ashland, OR last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Van Ness Ave, Ashland, OR?

256 Van Ness Ave, Ashland, OR has 6,706 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 256 Van Ness Ave, Ashland, OR built?

256 Van Ness Ave, Ashland, OR was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 256 Van Ness Ave, Ashland, OR?

256 Van Ness Ave, Ashland, OR is assigned to Helman Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Ashland High School (high), rated A; Ashland Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Ashland School District 5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Van Ness Ave, Ashland, OR compare to other homes in Ashland 97520?

Among the 9,198 homes in Ashland 97520, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,706 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1999 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 256 Van Ness Ave, Ashland, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Van Ness Ave, Ashland, OR was $13,154. The county assessed it at $855,460.

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