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$178,324$191 / 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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $116,000 on Nov 21, 2022

261 W MAIN ST S

VALE, OR 97918
2
Beds
1
Baths
936 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$178K
$135K low$221K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$116,000 · Nov 21, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,373 (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.$75,419 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,553
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,866
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$73,223
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$215,150

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMALHEUR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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
Vale Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi
M
Vale Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Vale High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Vale School District 84

Neighborhood · ZIP 97918These 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.119
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 100.67

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.4,863
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.$59,720
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,444
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 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

261 W Main St S 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 87% of homes in Vale 97918
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Vale 97918
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Vale 97918
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Vale 97918
  • Older than 96% of homes in Malheur County

What homes are worth in Vale 97918

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

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$115K$721K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Vale 97918.

How it measures up in Vale 97918

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vale 97918.

Estimated value$178,324
CheaperTypical $289,404Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$191
CheaperTypical $221Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 1.48 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 261 W Main St S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVale 97918Malheur County
Estimated valuepricier than$178,32413% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19129% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²17% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac9% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than19127% of homes4% of homes

About 261 W Main St S

How much is 261 W Main St S, Vale, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 W Main St S, Vale, OR is $178,324 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $135,319 to $221,329. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 W Main St S, Vale, OR last sell?

261 W Main St S, Vale, OR last sold on Nov 21, 2022 for $116,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 W Main St S, Vale, OR?

261 W Main St S, Vale, OR has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 261 W Main St S, Vale, OR built?

261 W Main St S, Vale, OR was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 W Main St S, Vale, OR?

261 W Main St S, Vale, OR is assigned to Vale Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Vale Middle School (middle), rated A-; Vale High School (high), rated A. All sit in Vale School District 84. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 W Main St S, Vale, OR compare to other homes in Vale 97918?

Among the 1,972 homes in Vale 97918, it is worth more than 13% of them ($178,324 against a typical $289,404), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($191 against a typical $221), it is bigger than 17% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 1.48 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1912 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Malheur County, it is worth more than 16% 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 261 W Main St S, Vale, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 W Main St S, Vale, OR was $1,373. The county assessed it at $75,419.

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