NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 Elm St Forest Grove, OR 97116

Estimated Value: $436,000 - $526,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,672 Sq Ft
$294/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 23, 2022

Last sale price $487,000 $291 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,927/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Traditional Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Private Pool
  • Corner Lot
  • 5-minute walk to Rogers Park

About This Home

As of September 2022

Charming 1924 farmhouse-style home with many updates. New furnace, water heater, newer roof. Remodeled kitchen with granite, tile, high-end cabinetry and stainless appliances. Newer laminate floors on main. Detached garage with ADU potential. Beautiful corner lot, great curb appeal. Entertain in private yard - a gardener's paradise with fruit trees, grapes, blueberries, garlic and flowers galore! Parks nearby, a short walk to downtown Forest Grove - a historic and thriving community!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Demary

Chastel Real Estate License #201243881 Listed on: 08/26/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeremy Lucas

Redfin License #201238752

Redfin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,331

Year Built

  • Built in 1924 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,672 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Docks
  • Covered Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Joseph Gale Elementary School
  • Tom Mccall Middle School
  • Forest Grove High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 90% Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R0420093

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,331

Year Built

Built in 1924 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Property Condition: UpdatedRemodeled
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Stories2, Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Interior Amenities: CeilingFan, HighCeilings, LaminateFlooring, WasherDryer
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Appliances: BuiltinRange, Dishwasher, Disposal, FreeStandingRefrigerator, GasAppliances, Granite, RangeHood, StainlessSteelAppliance, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • BathroomsFullUpperLevel: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 1.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt5000to6999
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Upper
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Upper
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Additional Room 8 Level: Main
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick,VinylSiding,WoodSiding
  • Exterior Features: CoveredDeck, CoveredPatio, Dock, Garden, Pool, Porch, Yard
  • Lot Size: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • View: No
  • Lot Features: CornerLot, Level
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached,Oversized
  • Parking Description: Driveway
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas,Tank
  • Cooling: WindowUnit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir90
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: PublicWater

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Joseph Gale
  • High School: Forest Grove
  • Middle Or Junior School: Tom McCall

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.0
  • Parcel #: R0420093

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2331.46

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2022
Closed on
Aug 29, 2022
Sold by
Peter Melillo
Bought by
Miller James Paul and Miller Ann Lee
Seller's Agent
Sarah Demary
Chastel Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jeremy Lucas
Redfin
List Price
$487,000
Sold Price
$487,000
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$491,394

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,394
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.88%
Original Mortgage
$357,000
Outstanding Balance
$343,365
Interest Rate
5.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$169,093

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2020
Sold by
Schiegel Jerry D and Schiegel Selina G
Bought by
Melillo Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,840
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2017
Sold by
Bolden W J and Bolden Betty
Bought by
Schiegel Jerry D and Schlegel Selina G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.14%
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
Miller James Paul $487,000 First American Title
Melillo Peter $238,000 First American
Schiegel Jerry D $250,000 First American
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Miller James Paul $357,000
Previous Owner Melillo Peter $205,840
Previous Owner Schiegel Jerry D $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/23/2022 09/23/22 Sold $487,000 0.0% $291 / Sq Ft
08/28/2022 08/28/22 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2022 08/26/22 For Sale $487,000 -- $291 / Sq Ft
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

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
2025 $3,824 $208,510 -- --
2024 $3,690 $202,440 -- --
2023 $3,690 $258,450 $0 $0
2022 $2,362 $143,900 $0 $0
2021 $2,331 $135,650 $0 $0
2020 $2,319 $131,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,267 $127,870 $0 $0
2018 $2,198 $124,150 $0 $0
2017 $2,130 $120,540 $0 $0
2016 $2,070 $117,030 $0 $0
2015 $1,990 $113,630 $0 $0
2014 $1,981 $110,330 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sarah Demary

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Sarah Demary

    Chastel Real Estate

    (503) 522-1482

    12 Total Sales

    Sarah Demary
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Jeremy Lucas

    Redfin

    (503) 496-7620

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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 22484344

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R0420093

Oregon Washington County Forest Grove 97116

1520 Elm St, Forest Grove, OR

This home is located at 1520 Elm St, Forest Grove, OR 97116 since 26 August 2022 and is currently estimated at $491,394, approximately $293 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 1520 Elm St is a home located in Washington County with nearby schools including Joseph Gale Elementary School, Tom McCall Upper Elementary School, and Neil Armstrong Middle School.

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