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$321,379$171 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

557 E RIVER ST

CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,884 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$321K
$307K low$336K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$47,179
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$37,743
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.83%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$232,000
CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC · recorded Jun 29, 2021
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$42,200
UMPQUA BANK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,634 (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.$214,620 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$208,370
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$336,280

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.53
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
74
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
43
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
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.6 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
CountyJosephine
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.1983
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Deck · 300 ft²Shed · 120 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.

H
Illinois Valley High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Lorna Byrne Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Evergreen Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.9 mi

District: Three Rivers School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 97523These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.238

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.6,181
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,272
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,104
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.73 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

557 E River 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 77% of homes in Josephine County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Josephine County
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Cave Junction 97523
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Cave Junction 97523

What homes are worth in Cave Junction 97523

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

This home
$105K$799K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Cave Junction 97523.

How it measures up in Cave Junction 97523

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cave Junction 97523.

Estimated value$321,379
CheaperTypical $304,769Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$171
CheaperTypical $214Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,884 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 4.81 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 557 E River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCave Junction 97523Josephine County
Estimated valuepricier than$321,37956% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17118% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,884 ft²79% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac21% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than197946% of homes46% of homes

About 557 E River St

How much is 557 E River St, Cave Junction, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 557 E River St, Cave Junction, OR is $321,379 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $306,711 to $336,047. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 557 E River St, Cave Junction, OR?

557 E River St, Cave Junction, OR has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,884 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 557 E River St, Cave Junction, OR built?

557 E River St, Cave Junction, OR was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 557 E River St, Cave Junction, OR?

557 E River St, Cave Junction, OR is assigned to Illinois Valley High School (high), rated A-; Lorna Byrne Middle School (middle), rated B+; Evergreen Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Three Rivers School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 557 E River St, Cave Junction, OR compare to other homes in Cave Junction 97523?

Among the 3,284 homes in Cave Junction 97523, it is worth more than 56% of them ($321,379 against a typical $304,769), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($171 against a typical $214), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,884 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 4.81 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1979 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Josephine County, it is worth more than 23% 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 557 E River St, Cave Junction, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 557 E River St, Cave Junction, OR was $2,634. The county assessed it at $214,620.

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