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$144,937$220 / 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 92How 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 $103,000 on Sep 17, 2021

491 E MAIN ST

JOHN DAY, OR 97845
0
Baths
660 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$145K
$133K low$157K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$103,000 · Sep 17, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$808 (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.$53,527 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,573
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,954
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,968
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,570

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.56
96
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
75
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
52
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
20
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
38
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.167 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
CountyGRANT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Grant Union Junior/Senior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Humbolt Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.2 mi

District: John Day School District 3

Neighborhood · ZIP 97845These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.1,714
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,486
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,258
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 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

491 E Main 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 John Day 97845
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Grant County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in John Day 97845
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in John Day 97845
  • Older than 88% of homes in John Day 97845

What homes are worth in John Day 97845

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

This home
$122K$624K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in John Day 97845.

How it measures up in John Day 97845

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in John Day 97845.

Estimated value$144,937
CheaperTypical $261,499Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$220
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area660 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 491 E Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJohn Day 97845Grant County
Estimated valuepricier than$144,9375% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22062% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than660 ft²3% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac30% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than193812% of homes16% of homes

About 491 E Main St

How much is 491 E Main St, John Day, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 491 E Main St, John Day, OR is $144,937 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $133,298 to $156,576. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 491 E Main St, John Day, OR last sell?

491 E Main St, John Day, OR last sold on Sep 17, 2021 for $103,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 491 E Main St, John Day, OR?

491 E Main St, John Day, OR has 660 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 491 E Main St, John Day, OR built?

491 E Main St, John Day, OR was built in 1938, making it 88 years old.

What schools serve 491 E Main St, John Day, OR?

491 E Main St, John Day, OR is assigned to Grant Union Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated C+; Humbolt Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in John Day School District 3. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 491 E Main St, John Day, OR compare to other homes in John Day 97845?

Among the 942 homes in John Day 97845, it is worth more than 5% of them ($144,937 against a typical $261,499), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($220 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 3% of them (660 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.61 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1938 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Grant County, it is worth more than 19% 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 491 E Main St, John Day, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 491 E Main St, John Day, OR was $808. The county assessed it at $53,527.

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