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$107,164$101 / 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 73How 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

581 COTTAGE ST S

VALE, OR 97918
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,064 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$107K
$78K low$136K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,743 (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.$95,951 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,543
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,408
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,157
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$200,370

Climate Risk

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.Single Family Residence
CountyMalheur
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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(3)

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
Vale Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.1 mi
M
Vale Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Vale High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 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

581 Cottage St S 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 81% of homes in Vale 97918
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Vale 97918
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Vale 97918
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Vale 97918
  • Older than 96% of homes in Malheur County

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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This home is worth more than 19% 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$107,164
CheaperTypical $186,243Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$101
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 1.53 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 581 Cottage St S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVale 97918Malheur County
Estimated valuepricier than$107,16419% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10123% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²26% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac3% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than19105% of homes4% of homes

About 581 Cottage St S

How much is 581 Cottage St S, Vale, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 581 Cottage St S, Vale, OR is $107,164 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $77,903 to $136,425. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 581 Cottage St S, Vale, OR last sell?

581 Cottage St S, Vale, OR last sold on Nov 10, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 581 Cottage St S, Vale, OR?

581 Cottage St S, Vale, OR has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,064 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 581 Cottage St S, Vale, OR built?

581 Cottage St S, Vale, OR was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 581 Cottage St S, Vale, OR?

581 Cottage St S, Vale, OR is assigned to Vale Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Vale Middle School (middle), rated A; 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 581 Cottage St S, Vale, OR compare to other homes in Vale 97918?

Among the 1,977 homes in Vale 97918, it is worth more than 19% of them ($107,164 against a typical $186,243), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($101 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,064 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 1.53 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1910 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Malheur County, it is worth more than 21% 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 581 Cottage St S, Vale, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 581 Cottage St S, Vale, OR was $1,743. The county assessed it at $95,951.

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