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$144,565$111 / 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 58How 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 $55,000 on Nov 12, 1993

970 SW 1ST AVE

ONTARIO, OR 97914
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,300 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.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$145K
$84K low$206K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Nov 12, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,363 (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.$88,482 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,059
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,423
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,905
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$160,640

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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Ontario High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Ontario Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
May Roberts Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 0.5 mi

District: Ontario School District 8

Neighborhood · ZIP 97914These 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.125
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 100.69

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.17,422
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.66 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,977
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,234
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.11 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

970 Sw 1st Ave 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 69% of homes in Ontario 97914
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Ontario 97914
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Malheur County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Ontario 97914

What homes are worth in Ontario 97914

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

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$71K$582K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Ontario 97914.

How it measures up in Ontario 97914

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ontario 97914.

Estimated value$144,565
CheaperTypical $178,510Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$111
CheaperTypical $130Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,324 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 970 Sw 1st Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOntario 97914Malheur County
Estimated valuepricier than$144,56531% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11130% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,300 ft²49% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac15% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than195627% of homes31% of homes

About 970 Sw 1st Ave

How much is 970 Sw 1st Ave, Ontario, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 970 Sw 1st Ave, Ontario, OR is $144,565 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $83,624 to $205,506. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 970 Sw 1st Ave, Ontario, OR last sell?

970 Sw 1st Ave, Ontario, OR last sold on Nov 12, 1993 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 970 Sw 1st Ave, Ontario, OR?

970 Sw 1st Ave, Ontario, OR has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,300 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 970 Sw 1st Ave, Ontario, OR built?

970 Sw 1st Ave, Ontario, OR was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 970 Sw 1st Ave, Ontario, OR?

970 Sw 1st Ave, Ontario, OR is assigned to Ontario High School (high), rated D; Ontario Middle School (middle), rated D+; May Roberts Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Ontario School District 8. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 970 Sw 1st Ave, Ontario, OR compare to other homes in Ontario 97914?

Among the 5,943 homes in Ontario 97914, it is worth more than 31% of them ($144,565 against a typical $178,510), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($111 against a typical $130), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,300 ft² against a typical 1,324 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1956 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Malheur County, it is worth more than 39% 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 970 Sw 1st Ave, Ontario, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Sw 1st Ave, Ontario, OR was $1,363. The county assessed it at $88,482.

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