NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1621 Main St Forest Grove, OR 97116

Estimated Value: $882,000 - $981,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,766 Sq Ft
$196/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 25, 2024

Last sale price $925,000 $194 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,016/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Basketball Court
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2024

Discover serenity on the inviting front porch of this iconic Forest Grove residence. Tucked quietly at the south end of Main Street, this vintage home boasts everything you've wanted?a spacious double lot, a substantial outbuilding, and mature, enchanting landscaping with an outdoor fireplace. Step inside through beautiful stained glass windows, and find expansive spaces for both formal and casual living, seamlessly blending original vintage features with tasteful updates. Enjoy the convenience of a main floor bed/bath and explore the additional bonus spaces in the basement and finished attic. Take an easy stroll to parks, trails, the Farmer's Market, PU activities, restaurants, shops, and public transit. Make lasting memories in the charming backyard, perfect for lazy days of games and fun

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patty Schmitz-Thursam

John L. Scott Market Center Brokerage Phone: 503-844-9800 License #960500199 Listed on: 02/08/2024

John L. Scott Market Center

Co-Listed By

Ethan Thursam

John L. Scott Market Center Brokerage Phone: 503-844-9800 License #201222153

Last Buyer's Agent

Chaley Mcvay

Redfin License #201226220

Redfin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,167

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 201.75x126
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Private Yard
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Extra Deep Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 4,766 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wainscoting
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-in Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessibility Features
  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Basketball Court
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Joseph Gale Elementary School
  • Neil Armstrong Middle School
  • Forest Grove High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R424954

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,167

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Accessibility: Yes
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Property Condition: Restored
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: No
  • OtherStructuresFeatures1: Bathroom,ConcreteFloor,ElectricityConnected,Plumbed
  • OtherStructuresRoof1: Composition
  • OtherStructuresType1: Workshop
  • Room 10 Features: BuiltinFeatures,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 11 Features: Deck,Dishwasher,Disposal,GasAppliances,Nook,Pantry
  • Room 12 Features: FireplaceInsert,Formal
  • Room 13 Features: Bathroom,BuiltinFeatures,ClosetOrganizer
  • Room 7 Features: BuiltinFeatures,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 8 Features: BuiltinFeatures,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 9 Features: BayWindow,BuiltinFeatures,Formal
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Accessibility Features: MainFloorBedroomBath, Parking, WalkinShower
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Floor3rd, Granite, HardwoodFloors, HighCeilings, HighSpeedInternet, Laundry, VinylFloor, Wainscoting, WalltoWallCarpet
  • Room 4 Description: _2ndPrimaryBedroom
  • Room 4 Features: Bathroom,BuiltinFeatures,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 4 Level: Upper
  • Room 5 Description: _5thBedroom
  • Room 5 Features: BuiltinFeatures,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 5 Level: Upper
  • Room 6 Description: Den
  • Room 6 Features: HardwoodFloors
  • Room 6 Level: Main
  • Basement: FullBasement, Unfinished
  • Window Features: WoodFrames
  • Appliances: ConvectionOven, Dishwasher, Disposal, FreeStandingGasRange, FreeStandingRange, GasAppliances, Granite, RangeHood, StainlessSteelAppliance, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • BathroomsFullUpperLevel: 1
  • BathroomsPartialMainLevel: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 1.1
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 1.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt20000toAcres1
  • OtherStructuresBaths1: 0.1
  • OtherStructuresBathsTotal: 0.01
  • Other Room10 Area: 448
  • Additional Room 10 Level: Upper
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Main
  • Fourth Bedroom Area: 300
  • Fifth Bedroom Area: 210
  • Bedroom 6 Area: 156
  • Bedroom 7 Area: 190
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Upper
  • Other Room8 Area: 190
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Additional Room 8 Level: Upper
  • Other Room9 Area: 308
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick,Cedar
  • Exterior Features: BasketballCourt, Deck, Fenced, Garden, Outbuilding, OutdoorFireplace, Patio, RVParking, Workshop, Yard
  • Lot Size: 20,000 SqFt to .99 Acres
  • Foundation Details: ConcretePerimeter
  • R V Description: RVParking
  • View: No
  • Lot Features: Level, Private, Trees
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Carport,ExtraDeep
  • Parking Description: Carport
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir
  • 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: Neil Armstrong

Lot Info

  • Farm: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.58
  • Lot Size: 201.75x126
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 25264.0
  • Parcel #: R424954

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9166.78

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2024
Closed on
Mar 19, 2024
Sold by
Graham Daniel W and Graham Jolynn F
Bought by
Carter James
Seller's Agent
Patty Schmitz-Thursam
John L. Scott Market Center
Buyer's Agent
Chaley Mcvay
Redfin
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-7.04%
Total Days on Market
9
Views
74
Current Estimated Value
$935,032

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,032
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.88%
Original Mortgage
$828,000
Outstanding Balance
$818,988
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$116,044

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2007
Sold by
Mcnicol Robert D
Bought by
Graham Daniel W and Graham Jolynn F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2005
Sold by
Graham Daniel W and Graham Jolynn F
Bought by
Graham Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2005
Sold by
Powell David K and Powell Betsy C
Bought by
Graham Daniel W and Graham Jolynn F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,650
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1999
Sold by
Powell David K and Powell Betsy C
Bought by
Powell David K and Powell Betsy C
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Carter James $925,000 Wfg Title
Graham Daniel W $285,000 Fatco
Graham Properties Llc -- --
Graham Properties Llc -- --
Graham Daniel W $500,000 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Powell David K -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Carter James $828,000
Previous Owner Graham Daniel W $146,909
Previous Owner Graham Daniel W $144,000
Previous Owner Graham Daniel W $120,000
Previous Owner Graham Daniel W $273,000
Previous Owner Graham Daniel W $310,000
Previous Owner Graham Daniel W $178,300
Previous Owner Graham Daniel W $147,000
Previous Owner Graham Daniel W $359,650
Previous Owner Powell David K $156,700
Previous Owner Powell David K $98,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2024 03/25/24 Sold $925,000 -7.0% $194 / Sq Ft
02/18/2024 02/18/24 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2024 02/08/24 For Sale $995,000 -- $209 / 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 $9,502 $518,050 -- --
2024 $9,167 $502,970 -- --
2023 $9,167 $488,330 $0 $0
2022 $8,015 $488,330 $0 $0
2021 $7,912 $460,310 $0 $0
2020 $7,869 $446,910 $0 $0
2019 $7,694 $433,900 $0 $0
2018 $7,458 $421,270 $0 $0
2017 $7,227 $409,000 $0 $0
2016 $7,023 $397,090 $0 $0
2015 $6,753 $385,530 $0 $0
2014 $6,721 $374,310 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 24048226

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: R0424954