Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$695,000$579 / 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 93How 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

279 ALTA ST

ASHLAND, OR 97520
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,200 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
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.

Valuation

$695K
$648K low$742K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,455 (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.$354,750 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$344,420
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$615,030

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJACKSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 346 ft²Patio · 346 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.8 mi
H
Ashland High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Ashland Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

279 Alta 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.

  • Worth more than 92% of homes in Jackson County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Jackson County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Northwest Ashland
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Ashland 97520
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Ashland 97520

What homes are worth in Ashland 97520

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

This home
$245K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Ashland 97520.

How it measures up in Ashland 97520

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

Estimated value$695,000
CheaperTypical $552,000Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$579
CheaperTypical $350Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,545 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 279 Alta St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthwest AshlandAshland 97520Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$695,00035% of homes77% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$57992% of homes96% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²9% of homes26% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac32% of homes79% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than199760% of homes73% of homes66% of homes

About 279 Alta St

How much is 279 Alta St, Ashland, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Alta St, Ashland, OR is $695,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $648,265 to $741,735. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Alta St, Ashland, OR last sell?

279 Alta St, 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 279 Alta St, Ashland, OR?

279 Alta St, Ashland, OR has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 279 Alta St, Ashland, OR built?

279 Alta St, Ashland, OR was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Alta St, Ashland, OR?

279 Alta St, 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 279 Alta St, Ashland, OR compare to other homes in Ashland 97520?

Among the 9,197 homes in Ashland 97520, it is worth more than 77% of them ($695,000 against a typical $552,000), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($579 against a typical $350), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,545 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1997 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 92% 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 279 Alta St, Ashland, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Alta St, Ashland, OR was $5,455. The county assessed it at $354,750.

More homes on Alta St

Closest homes

More homes in Ashland 97520

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 279 Alta St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map