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Last sold for $225,000 on May 1, 2012

43490 ALDER CREEK RD

FOSSIL, OR 97830
0
Baths
431.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$225,000 · May 1, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,298 (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.$78,946 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,638
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$846,950

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.43
39
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
82
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
48
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
17
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Agricultural/Rural (General)
CountyWheeler
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.431.66
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.Shed · 1,728 ft²

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

E
Spray SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–12 · 6.9 mi

District: Spray School District 1

Neighborhood · ZIP 97830These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.774
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,269
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,104
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 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

43490 Alder Creek Rd 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Fossil 97830
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Fossil 97830

How it measures up in Fossil 97830

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fossil 97830.

Lot size431.66 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 43490 Alder Creek Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFossil 97830Wheeler County
Lot sizebigger than431.66 ac94% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than201397% of homes94% of homes

About 43490 Alder Creek Rd

When did 43490 Alder Creek Rd, Fossil, OR last sell?

43490 Alder Creek Rd, Fossil, OR last sold on May 1, 2012 for $225,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 43490 Alder Creek Rd, Fossil, OR built?

43490 Alder Creek Rd, Fossil, OR was built in 2013, making it 13 years old.

What schools serve 43490 Alder Creek Rd, Fossil, OR?

43490 Alder Creek Rd, Fossil, OR is assigned to Spray School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Spray School District 1. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 43490 Alder Creek Rd, Fossil, OR compare to other homes in Fossil 97830?

Among the 388 homes in Fossil 97830, its lot is bigger than 94% of them (431.66 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (2013 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 43490 Alder Creek Rd, Fossil, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 43490 Alder Creek Rd, Fossil, OR was $1,298. The county assessed it at $78,946.

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