$141,400
SOLD JAN 15, 2026

101 First St Fossil, OR 97830

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,320 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 15, 2026

$107 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a creek
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Territorial View
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of January 2026

Welcome to your perfect getaway in the heart of Oregon’s legendary John Day Recreation Territory! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers cozy comfort on one easy-living level, perfect for full-time living or a relaxing retreat.Step inside and feel instantly at home with a cute fireplace that adds warmth and charm to the living space. The layout is simple and functional, with natural light pouring in through the windows and a comfortable flow from room to room. The kitchen and dining area are just the right size for hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in.Outside, you’ll love the spacious yard—a blank canvas for a garden, outdoor seating, or your next BBQ. There’s plenty of room to stretch out and take in the peaceful surroundings.Located in the heart of John Day country, this property puts you close to endless recreation—hiking, fishing, hunting, fossil beds, and wide open skies. Whether you’re into outdoor adventures or just want to breathe a little deeper, this place has you covered.Don’t miss this sweet little slice of small-town Oregon charm!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Homer

Keller Williams Sunset Corridor Brokerage Phone: 541-289-5454 License #201243660 Listed on: 08/11/2025

Keller Williams Sunset Corridor

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandi Bunyard

RE/MAX Real Estate Team License #200510205

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,267

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Asbestos
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,320 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Free-Standing Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Schools

  • Fossil Elementary And Middle School
  • Wheeler High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace
  • Fiber Optics Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 23

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,267

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Stories1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Current Price For Status: 141400.0
  • Open House: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Window Features: WoodFrames
  • Appliances: FreeStandingRange, FreeStandingRefrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: WoodBurning
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 0.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt7000to9999
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Main
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Main
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Asbestos
  • Lot Size: 7,000 to 9,999 SqFt
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: ConcretePerimeter
  • View: Yes
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront Features: Creek
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Description: Driveway, OnStreet
  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Electricity
  • Hot Water: Electricity,Propane
  • Internet Service Type: FiberOptics
  • Security: None
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: WallFurnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: PublicWater

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fossil
  • High School: Wheeler
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fossil

Lot Info

  • Farm: No
  • Zoning: RES
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.0
  • Parcel #: 23

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1267.03
  • Tax Opportunity Zone: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2025
Closed on
Jan 14, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Homer
Keller Williams Sunset Corridor
Buyer's Agent
Sandi Bunyard
RE/MAX Real Estate Team
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$141,400
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,500
-16.77%
Views
57
Current Estimated Value
$151,319

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,919
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.96%
Original Mortgage
$146,066
Outstanding Balance
$145,643
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$5,676
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $141,400 Amerititle
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $146,066 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/15/2026 01/15/26 Sold $141,400 -11.6% $107 / Sq Ft
11/12/2025 11/12/25 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Price Changed $159,900 -5.9% $121 / Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 For Sale $169,900 -- $129 / Sq Ft
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,302 $56,980
2024 $1,267 $55,330
2023 $1,233 $53,720 $0 $0
2022 $1,198 $52,160 $0 $0
2021 $957 $50,650 $0 $0
2020 $944 $49,178 $0 $0
2019 $943 $47,746 $0 $0
2018 $971 $46,355 $0 $0
2017 $1,046 $45,005 $0 $0
2016 $1,047 $43,694 $0 $0
2015 $938 $42,421 $0 $0
2014 $934 $41,185 $0 $0
2013 $934 $39,985 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 557410842

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: 23

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