$615,000
SOLD DEC 29, 2015

16897 Pony Express Way Bend, OR 97707

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,646 Sq Ft
0.42 Acres

Recently Sold

$232 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

163 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • River View
  • Deck
  • Cascade Middle School Rated A-
  • Clubhouse
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2018

Custom log home with Big Deschutes river views. River views from all 3 bedrooms, living room & family room. Floor to ceiling real river rock, wood burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings, wood floors, family room has a pool table & entertainment area. All a custom design. .49 Acre landscaped, deck w/ hot tub. This home is located in River Meadows, a community with swimming pool, tennis courts, walking/bike paths that border the river & National Forest & club house. Paved street. This is a must see property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keith Petersen

Century 21 Lifestyles Realty License #980500151 Listed on: 05/05/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Riley

Cascade Hasson SIR License #960900095

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,106

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned RSFR, FP, RSFR, FP

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Stem Wall Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,646 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Loft
  • River Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Three Rivers Elementary School
  • Three Rivers Middle School
  • Bend Sr High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Private Water Source

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 35 / 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 176512

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • River Meadows Subdivision
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,106

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Log
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: River Meadows
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Co List Office Phone: 541-593-8688
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • General Property Information Elementary School: Three Rivers Elem
  • General Property Information Middle Or Junior School: Three Rivers
  • General Property Information High School: Bend Sr High
  • General Property Information:Zoning2: RSFR, FP
  • Road Surface Type:Paved: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Lot: 35
  • General Property Information:Bathrooms Half: 1
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Block: 3
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: Yes
  • Rooms:Kitchen: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Water Source Private: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Levels:Two: Yes
  • Rooms Eating Area: Yes
  • View:River: Yes
  • Lot Features Adjoins Public Lands: Yes
  • Architectural Style Log: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Community Features:Park2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room2: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Loft: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Log
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Foundation Details: Stemwall
  • Lot Features: Adjoins Public Lands, Landscaped
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: River
  • Exclusions: Personal Property
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:SpaHot Tub2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Log2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Other
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Wood
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Wood: Yes
  • Heating:Electric2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 255.0
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Park

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 255.0
  • Association Amenities:Clubhouse: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Park: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Pool: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Tennis Courts: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Three Rivers Elem
  • High School: Bend Sr High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Three Rivers

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18295.2
  • Parcel #: 176512
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Description: RSFR, FP
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5105.67
  • Tax Block: 3
  • Tax Lot: 35
  • Tax Map Number: 201024CB

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2018
Closed on
Jun 26, 2018
Sold by
Steele Robert W and Scarino Susanna M
Bought by
Yates Richard D and West Yates Lisa M
Seller's Agent
Sally Jacobson
Cascade Views Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kerri Kurtz
Sunriver Realty
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-9.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2015
Sold by
Hahn Glenn E and Hahn Diane M
Bought by
Steele Robert W and Scarino Susanna M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $720,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $615,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $173,750 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $650,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Price Changed $1,320,000 -3.6% $499 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $1,370,000 +90.3% $518 / Sq Ft
07/02/2018 07/02/18 Sold $720,000 -9.9% $272 / Sq Ft
05/20/2018 05/20/18 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2018 04/06/18 For Sale $799,000 +29.9% $302 / Sq Ft
12/29/2015 12/29/15 Sold $615,000 -12.1% $232 / Sq Ft
10/15/2015 10/15/15 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2015 05/05/15 For Sale $699,900 -- $265 / Sq Ft
Source: Oregon Datashare

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 $7,454 $438,110 -- --
2023 $7,296 $425,350 $0 $0
2022 $6,509 $400,950 $0 $0
2021 $6,558 $389,280 $0 $0
2020 $6,111 $389,280 $0 $0
2019 $5,948 $377,950 $0 $0
2018 $5,785 $366,950 $0 $0
2017 $5,641 $356,270 $0 $0
2016 $5,386 $345,900 $0 $0
2015 $5,260 $335,830 $0 $0
2014 $5,106 $326,050 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Oregon Datashare

MLS Number: 201504110

Oregon Datashare

APN: 176512