NOT LISTED FOR SALE

10999 N Applegate Rd Grants Pass, OR 97527

Estimated Value: $853,088 - $893,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,364 Sq Ft
$369/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 18, 2024

Last sale price $910,000 $385 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,353/month

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Gated Parking
  • Horse Property
  • RV Access or Parking
  • River View

About This Home

As of June 2024

Experience serene riverfront living on 4.32 acres of amazing land! This stunning 3-bed, 2.5-bath home boasts hardwood floors, a cozy gas fireplace, and custom cabinetry in the kitchen. Enjoy stainless steel appliances and granite countertops throughout. With laundry hookups on both levels, convenience is key. Step onto the expansive deck to soak in breathtaking views and host gatherings. Two large ponds add to the charm, along with space for horses and other animals, complete with a hay building/stall/chicken coop. A barn/shed offers storage for farm equipment, while ample RV parking with hookups. Completely fenced yard with 6 ft fencing. Don't miss out on this must-have property!

Last Listed By

Codi Lookabaugh

Redfin Brokerage Phone: 503-496-7620 License #201244841 Listed on: 02/10/2024

Redfin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,036

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 4.32 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • River Front
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Property is zoned Ar; Aggregate Resource, Ar; Aggregate Resource

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Gated Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • River
  • Pond
  • Mountain
  • Territorial
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Northwest Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,364 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Security System Leased
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Horse Property
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Water Feature
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Madrona Elementary School
  • Lincoln Savage Middle School
  • Hidden Valley High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • 4 Irrigated Acres

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Irrigation Water Rights
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R323556

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,036

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Northwest, Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.32
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Access
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: N/A
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Attribution Contact: 503-496-7620
  • Co List Office Phone: 503-489-8170
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • General Property Information:Zoning2: Ar; Aggregate Resource
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Road Surface Type:Paved: Yes
  • View Territorial: Yes
  • General Property Information:Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Common Walls:No Common Walls: Yes
  • Security Features:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Rooms:Kitchen: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Levels:Two: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Rooms:Office2: Yes
  • Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • Other Structures:Barn(s): Yes
  • View:Valley: Yes
  • Other Structures RVBoat Storage2: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage: Yes
  • View:River: Yes
  • Architectural Style Craftsman: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System Leased: Yes
  • ViewPond: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Linen Closet, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Shower/Tub Combo, Soaking Tub, Tile Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Data
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:Soaking Tub: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room2: Yes
  • Appliances:Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Double Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Interior Features:Wired for Data: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, RV Hookup
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Fenced, Landscaped, Level, Sloped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Water Feature
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s), Storage
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Pond, River, Territorial, Valley
  • Waterfront Features: Pond, Riverfront
  • Horse: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Lot Features:Fenced: Yes
  • Window Features:Vinyl Frames: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Frame: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sloped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers in Front: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers In Rear: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:River Front: Yes
  • Exterior Features:RV Hookup: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Concrete3: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Pond3: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Gated, RV Access/Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV AccessParking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gated2: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Leased, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Heater: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heating:Electric2: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Madrona Elem
  • High School: Hidden Valley High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lincoln Savage Middle

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 188179.2
  • Parcel #: R323556
  • Irrigation Water Rights Acres: 4.32
  • Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Description: Ar; Aggregate Resource
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5036.47
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2024
Closed on
Jun 17, 2024
Sold by
Ruthardt Cody James and Ruthardt Amy Michelle
Bought by
Coons Bradford J
Seller's Agent
Codi Lookabaugh
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Cody Testa
RE/MAX Integrity
List Price
$1,170,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$260,000
-22.22%
Total Days on Market
86
Views
453
Current Estimated Value
$873,044

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$36,956
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.53%
Original Mortgage
$637,000
Outstanding Balance
$633,437
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$256,502

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2018
Sold by
Ruthardt Cody James
Bought by
Ruthardt Cody James and Ruthardt Amy Michelle

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2017
Closed on
Dec 18, 2017
Sold by
Stormy Miller James E and Stormy Wesathers Miller
Bought by
Ruthardt Cody James
Seller's Agent
Susy Beck
John L Scott Real Estate Grants Pass
Buyer's Agent
Jill Hamilton
Windermere Van Vleet Jacksonville
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$249,000
-22.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.63%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2014
Closed on
Aug 20, 2014
Sold by
Puckett Harvey L and Hefner Puckett Rachel A
Bought by
Miller James E and Weathers Miller Stormy
Seller's Agent
Kenneth Collins
Collins Real Estate & Property Management, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Susan Beck
List Price
$496,000
Sold Price
$496,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.50%
Original Mortgage
$396,800
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2011
Sold by
Hill Robert C and Hill Peggy
Bought by
Hill Robert C

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Coons Bradford J $910,000 First American Title
Ruthardt Cody James -- None Available
Ruthardt Cody James $850,000 First American Title
Miller James E $496,000 Ticor Title Company
Hill Robert C -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Coons Bradford J $637,000
Previous Owner Miller James E $387,000
Previous Owner Miller James E $396,800
Previous Owner Puckett Harvey L $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2024 06/18/24 Sold $910,000 -8.9% $385 / Sq Ft
05/06/2024 05/06/24 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2024 04/22/24 Price Changed $999,000 -4.9% $423 / Sq Ft
03/22/2024 03/22/24 Price Changed $1,050,000 -10.3% $444 / Sq Ft
02/10/2024 02/10/24 For Sale $1,170,000 +37.6% $495 / Sq Ft
12/22/2017 12/22/17 Sold $850,000 -22.7% $360 / Sq Ft
12/03/2017 12/03/17 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2017 07/10/17 For Sale $1,099,000 +121.6% $465 / Sq Ft
08/22/2014 08/22/14 Sold $496,000 0.0% $212 / Sq Ft
06/23/2014 06/23/14 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2014 06/20/14 For Sale $496,000 -- $212 / Sq Ft
Source: Southern Oregon MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $5,862 $569,210 -- --
2023 $5,036 $552,640 $0 $0
2022 $4,919 $536,550 -- --
2021 $4,616 $520,930 $0 $0
2020 $4,717 $505,760 $0 $0
2019 $4,541 $491,030 $0 $0
2018 $4,525 $476,730 $0 $0
2017 $3,732 $383,740 $0 $0
2016 $3,125 $354,270 $0 $0
2015 $2,428 $274,860 $0 $0
2014 $2,363 $266,860 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Codi Lookabaugh

    Redfin

    (503) 496-7620

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  • Cody Testa

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Cody Testa

    RE/MAX

    (541) 955-8483

    132 Total Sales

    Cody Testa
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  • Susy Beck

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Susy Beck

    John L Scott Real Estate Grants Pass

    (541) 659-6100

    98 Total Sales

    Susy Beck
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Jill Hamilton

    Windermere Van Vleet Jacksonville

    (541) 621-0680

    144 Total Sales

    Jill Hamilton
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  • S

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Sarah Farnsworth

    Windermere Van Vleet Jacksonville

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Kenneth Collins

    Collins Real Estate & Property Management, LLC

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Source: Southern Oregon MLS

MLS Number: 220176901

Southern Oregon MLS

APN: R323556

Oregon Josephine County Grants Pass 97527

10999 N Applegate Rd, Grants Pass, OR

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This home is located at 10999 N Applegate Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97527 since 10 February 2024 and is currently estimated at $873,044, approximately $369 per square foot. This property was built in 2016. 10999 N Applegate Rd is a home located in Josephine County with nearby schools including Madrona Elementary School, Lincoln Savage Middle School, and Hidden Valley High School.

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