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$310,070$244 / 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 95How 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 $214,900 on May 30, 2019

517 BESSIE ST

MEDFORD, OR 97504
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,269 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$310K
$294K low$326K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$214,900 · May 30, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,186 (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.$119,490 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$116,010
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$306,480

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyJACKSON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 64 ft²

Transaction History(12)

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
Hedrick Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
North Medford High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Medford School District 549

Neighborhood · ZIP 97504These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.126

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,905
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,056 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,339
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,420
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 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

517 Bessie 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 92% of homes in Medford 97504
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Laurelhurst
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Medford 97504
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Medford 97504
  • Among the oldest homes in Medford 97504

What homes are worth in Medford 97504

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

This home
$224K$967K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Medford 97504.

How it measures up in Medford 97504

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Medford 97504.

Estimated value$310,070
CheaperTypical $436,376Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$244
CheaperTypical $258Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,269 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,739 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 517 Bessie St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLaurelhurstMedford 97504Jackson County
Estimated valuepricier than$310,07055% of homes8% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24427% of homes36% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,269 ft²50% of homes16% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac82% of homes12% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than19195% of homesalmost no homes6% of homes

About 517 Bessie St

How much is 517 Bessie St, Medford, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Bessie St, Medford, OR is $310,070 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $293,792 to $326,348. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Bessie St, Medford, OR last sell?

517 Bessie St, Medford, OR last sold on May 30, 2019 for $214,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 12 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 517 Bessie St, Medford, OR?

517 Bessie St, Medford, OR has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,269 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 517 Bessie St, Medford, OR built?

517 Bessie St, Medford, OR was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Bessie St, Medford, OR?

517 Bessie St, Medford, OR is assigned to Hedrick Middle School (middle), rated C+; Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated C; North Medford High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Medford School District 549. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Bessie St, Medford, OR compare to other homes in Medford 97504?

Among the 16,254 homes in Medford 97504, it is worth more than 8% of them ($310,070 against a typical $436,376), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($244 against a typical $258), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,269 ft² against a typical 1,739 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1919 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Jackson County, it is worth more than 14% 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 517 Bessie St, Medford, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Bessie St, Medford, OR was $2,186. The county assessed it at $119,490.

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