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$278,091$156 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

257 SW MERRITT LN

MADRAS, OR 97741
0
Baths
1,782 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.
1.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$278K
$263K low$293K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,063 (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.$125,660 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$122,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$298,470

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyJefferson
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.49
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

H
Madras High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Jefferson County Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
E
Metolius Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.4 mi

District: Jefferson County School District 509j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97741These 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.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,291
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.27 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,438
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,024
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 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

257 Sw Merritt Ln 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.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Jefferson County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Madras 97741
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Madras 97741
  • Older than 97% of homes in Jefferson County

What homes are worth in Madras 97741

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$192K$709K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Madras 97741.

How it measures up in Madras 97741

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madras 97741.

Estimated value$278,091
CheaperTypical $333,481Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$156
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,782 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,399 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size1.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 257 Sw Merritt Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMadras 97741Jefferson County
Estimated valuepricier than$278,09125% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1565% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,782 ft²77% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.49 ac83% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than19484% of homes3% of homes

About 257 Sw Merritt Ln

How much is 257 Sw Merritt Ln, Madras, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Sw Merritt Ln, Madras, OR is $278,091 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $263,498 to $292,684. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 257 Sw Merritt Ln, Madras, OR?

257 Sw Merritt Ln, Madras, OR has 1,782 square feet of living space and a 1.49-acre lot.

When was 257 Sw Merritt Ln, Madras, OR built?

257 Sw Merritt Ln, Madras, OR was built in 1948, making it 78 years old.

What schools serve 257 Sw Merritt Ln, Madras, OR?

257 Sw Merritt Ln, Madras, OR is assigned to Madras High School (high), rated C; Jefferson County Middle School (middle), rated C; Metolius Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Jefferson County School District 509j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Sw Merritt Ln, Madras, OR compare to other homes in Madras 97741?

Among the 3,885 homes in Madras 97741, it is worth more than 25% of them ($278,091 against a typical $333,481), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($156 against a typical $237), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,782 ft² against a typical 1,399 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (1.49 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1948 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Jefferson County, it is worth more than 17% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 257 Sw Merritt Ln, Madras, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Sw Merritt Ln, Madras, OR was $2,063. The county assessed it at $125,660.

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