NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1228 NE Brown Dr Madras, OR 97741

Estimated Value: $580,216 - $654,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,928 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 16, 2026

Last sale price $579,000 $147 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,745 / mo

130 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Second Garage
  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Mountain View

About This Home

As of January 2026

Stunning 5-bed, 3.5-bath retreat on 5 private acres with panoramic Cascade mountain views. Nearly 4,000 sq ft, split between two levels and with full kitchens on each floor, dual fireplaces, wide hallways, spacious rooms, and abundant storage. This is truly a unique house for those looking for some extra living space. Enjoy 4.6 acres of water rights, fenced yard/pasture, 30x30 pole barn, and attached 2-car garage. Recent updates include a newer roof (2019), hot water heater, 2 pressure tanks, septic system (2022), and fencing. Step out on the upper deck to enjoy views of cascade mountain peaks. Explore this peaceful setting with room to roam—perfect for country living, raising animals, hobbies, or simply enjoying the wide-open space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gregory Powell

Keller Williams Realty Central Oregon License #201227255 Listed on: 07/29/2025

Keller Williams Realty Central Oregon

Last Buyer's Agent

Ali Stensgar-Alire

Signet Realty License #200509034

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,330

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Sloped Lot
  • Zoning described as RR-2

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • 2-Story Property
  • Stem Wall Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,928 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Madras Elementary School
  • Jefferson County Middle School
  • Madras High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • 5 Irrigated Acres
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Irrigation Water Rights
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bierly Acres Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block M&B / M&B
  • Assessor Parcel Number 10971

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,330

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

5 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Directions: Text Listing Agent Greg Powell @ 541-525-9955
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Bierly Acres
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Co List Office Phone: 541-585-3760
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • General Property Information Audio Surveillance on Premises YN: No
  • General Property Information Accessory Dwelling Unit YN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Insert
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stemwall
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Pasture, Sloped, Fenced
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), RV/Boat Storage, Second Garage
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Cascade Mountains
  • Horse: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Oil
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public, Water Meter
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Madras Elementary
  • High School: Madras High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson County Middle

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800.0
  • Parcel #: 10971
  • Irrigation Water Rights Acres: 4.6
  • Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Description: RR-2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5330.5
  • Tax Block: M&B
  • Tax Lot: M&B
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2025
Closed on
Jan 15, 2026
Sold by
Miller Charo Renee
Bought by
Schuster Aj C and Schuster Cassandra M
Seller's Agent
Gregory Powell
Keller Williams Realty Central Oregon
Buyer's Agent
Ali Stensgar-Alire
Signet Realty
List Price
$630,000
Sold Price
$579,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$51,000
-8.1%
Views
216
Current Estimated Value
$617,108

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,108
Avg. Annual Appreciation
62.16%
Original Mortgage
$521,100
Outstanding Balance
$520,600
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$139,122

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2020
Closed on
Aug 12, 2020
Sold by
Smallwood Lester R and Smallwood Ellen N
Bought by
Miller Charo Renee
Seller's Agent
Joe McDonald
Dreams Realty Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Townsend
Dreams Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$468,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,500
-2.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.98%
Original Mortgage
$368,500
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2014
Sold by
Smallwood Lester R and Smallwood Ellen N
Bought by
Smallwood Lester R and Smallwood Ellen N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2012
Sold by
Smallwood Lester R and Smallwood Ellen N
Bought by
Smallwood Lester R and Smallwood Ellen N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,200
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2011
Sold by
Smallwood Lester R and Smallwood Ellen N
Bought by
Smallwood Lester R and Smallwood Ellen N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2007
Sold by
Guerin Johnnie N and Dixon Tonya R
Bought by
Smallwood Lester R and Smallwood Ellen N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Schuster Aj C $579,000 Western Title & Escrow
Miller Charo Renee $468,500 Western Title And Escrow
Smallwood Lester R -- None Available
Smallwood Lester R -- Western Title & Escrow
Smallwood Lester R -- None Available
Smallwood Lester R $325,000 First Oregon Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schuster Aj C $521,100
Previous Owner Miller Charo Renee $368,500
Previous Owner Smallwood Lester R $250,200
Previous Owner Smallwood Lester R $260,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/16/2026 01/16/26 Sold $579,000 -3.5% $147 / Sq Ft
12/06/2025 12/06/25 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2025 10/07/25 Price Changed $600,000 -4.8% $153 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 For Sale $630,000 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
10/15/2024 10/15/24 For Rent $2,855 0.0% --
08/13/2020 08/13/20 Sold $468,500 -2.2% $119 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/20/2020 06/20/20 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2020 03/10/20 For Sale $479,000 -- $122 / Sq Ft
Source: Oregon Datashare

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
2025 $5,407 $329,360 -- --
2024 $5,331 $319,770 -- --
2023 $4,948 $310,460 $0 $0
2022 $4,894 $301,420 $0 $0
2021 $4,669 $292,650 $0 $0
2020 $4,142 $284,130 $0 $0
2019 $3,989 $275,860 $0 $0
2018 $3,861 $267,830 $0 $0
2017 $3,711 $260,030 $0 $0
2016 $3,583 $252,460 $0 $0
2015 $3,439 $245,110 $0 $0
2014 $3,439 $237,980 $0 $0
2013 -- $231,050 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gregory Powell

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Gregory Powell

    Keller Williams Realty Central Oregon

    (541) 525-9955

    2 in this area

    94 Total Sales

    Gregory Powell
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  • Ali Stensgar-Alire

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Ali Stensgar-Alire

    Signet Realty

    (541) 350-4859

    174 in this area

    245 Total Sales

    Ali Stensgar-Alire
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  • Joe McDonald

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Joe McDonald

    Dreams Realty Group, LLC

    (541) 420-3415

    62 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Joe McDonald
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  • Jennifer Townsend

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jennifer Townsend

    Dreams Realty Group, LLC

    (541) 475-3030

    47 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    Jennifer Townsend
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Map

Source: Oregon Datashare

MLS Number: 220206714

Oregon Datashare

APN: 101431-C0-01700

Oregon Jefferson County Madras 97741

1228 NE Brown Dr, Madras, OR

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