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$321,010$287 / 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 88How 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 $420,000 on Feb 22, 2016

4688 JOHN DAY HWY

VALE, OR 97918
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,120 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.
65.97 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$321K
$282K low$360K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$420,000 · Feb 22, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,598 (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.$153,420 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$96,243
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,177
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$149,537
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$509,310

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.65.97
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Willowcreek Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Vale High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.6 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

4688 John Day Hwy 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Malheur County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Vale 97918
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Malheur County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Vale 97918

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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$118K$776K

This home is worth more than 59% 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$321,010
CheaperTypical $291,381Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$287
CheaperTypical $221Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size65.97 ac
SmallerTypical 1.64 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 4688 John Day Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVale 97918Malheur County
Estimated valuepricier than$321,01059% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28779% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²31% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than65.97 ac86% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than193912% of homes14% of homes

About 4688 John Day Hwy

How much is 4688 John Day Hwy, Vale, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4688 John Day Hwy, Vale, OR is $321,010 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $281,863 to $360,157. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4688 John Day Hwy, Vale, OR last sell?

4688 John Day Hwy, Vale, OR last sold on Feb 22, 2016 for $420,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4688 John Day Hwy, Vale, OR?

4688 John Day Hwy, Vale, OR has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 65.97-acre lot.

When was 4688 John Day Hwy, Vale, OR built?

4688 John Day Hwy, Vale, OR was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4688 John Day Hwy, Vale, OR?

4688 John Day Hwy, Vale, OR is assigned to Willowcreek Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 4688 John Day Hwy, Vale, OR compare to other homes in Vale 97918?

Among the 1,974 homes in Vale 97918, it is worth more than 59% of them ($321,010 against a typical $291,381), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($287 against a typical $221), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (65.97 ac against a typical 1.64 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1939 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Malheur County, it is worth more than 60% 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 4688 John Day Hwy, Vale, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4688 John Day Hwy, Vale, OR was $1,598. The county assessed it at $153,420.

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