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$291,773$210 / 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 78How 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
Last sold for $78,000 on Dec 14, 2016

279 MILL ST

FALLS CITY, OR 97344
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,392 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.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$292K
$228K low$356K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$78,000 · Dec 14, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$357 (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.$28,350 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,350
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$27,530
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$105,000

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.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPOLK
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Flood Plain
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 144 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Falls City Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Falls City High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi

District: Falls City School District 57

Neighborhood · ZIP 97344These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.121
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.210

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,159
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,419
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,632
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.108 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.47%

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How this home compares

279 Mill 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 less than 95% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Polk County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Falls City 97344

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

This home
$144K$568K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Falls City 97344.

How it measures up in Falls City 97344

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Falls City 97344.

Estimated value$291,773
CheaperTypical $314,834Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$210
CheaperTypical $229Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,392 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 279 Mill St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFalls City 97344Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$291,77342% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21037% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,392 ft²54% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac41% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than19009% of homes2% of homes

About 279 Mill St

How much is 279 Mill St, Falls City, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Mill St, Falls City, OR is $291,773 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $227,569 to $355,977. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Mill St, Falls City, OR last sell?

279 Mill St, Falls City, OR last sold on Dec 14, 2016 for $78,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Mill St, Falls City, OR?

279 Mill St, Falls City, OR has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,392 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 279 Mill St, Falls City, OR built?

279 Mill St, Falls City, OR was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Mill St, Falls City, OR?

279 Mill St, Falls City, OR is assigned to Falls City Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Falls City High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Falls City School District 57. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Mill St, Falls City, OR compare to other homes in Falls City 97344?

Among the 606 homes in Falls City 97344, it is worth more than 42% of them ($291,773 against a typical $314,834), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($210 against a typical $229), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,392 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1900 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 5% 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 Mill St, Falls City, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Mill St, Falls City, OR was $357. The county assessed it at $28,350.

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