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$216,623$102 / 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 89How 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

255 RUTLEDGE ST

FOSSIL, OR 97830
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,131 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$217K
$193K low$241K 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.$216,623
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$173,298

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,451 (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.$107,260 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$104,140
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$198,820

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWheeler
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.1955
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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, Detached
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.Shed · 338 ft²

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

E
Fossil Charter SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–12 · 0.1 mi

District: Fossil School District 21j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97830These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.78%
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.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.774
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,269
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,104
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 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.No

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

255 Rutledge 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Wheeler County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Fossil 97830
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Wheeler County

What homes are worth in Fossil 97830

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

This home
$78K$878K

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Fossil 97830.

How it measures up in Fossil 97830

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fossil 97830.

Estimated value$216,623
CheaperTypical $191,759Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$102
CheaperTypical $131Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area2,131 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,390 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 255 Rutledge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFossil 97830Wheeler County
Estimated valuepricier than$216,62358% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10228% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than2,131 ft²83% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac34% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than194843% of homes36% of homes

About 255 Rutledge St

How much is 255 Rutledge St, Fossil, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 255 Rutledge St, Fossil, OR is $216,623 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $192,600 to $240,646. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 255 Rutledge St, Fossil, OR?

255 Rutledge St, Fossil, OR has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,131 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 255 Rutledge St, Fossil, OR built?

255 Rutledge St, Fossil, OR was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 255 Rutledge St, Fossil, OR?

255 Rutledge St, Fossil, OR is assigned to Fossil Charter School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Fossil School District 21j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 255 Rutledge St, Fossil, OR compare to other homes in Fossil 97830?

Among the 389 homes in Fossil 97830, it is worth more than 58% of them ($216,623 against a typical $191,759), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($102 against a typical $131), it is bigger than 83% of them (2,131 ft² against a typical 1,390 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1948 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Wheeler County, it is worth more than 43% 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 255 Rutledge St, Fossil, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Rutledge St, Fossil, OR was $2,451. The county assessed it at $107,260.

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