$349,900
SOLD MAR 21, 2025

281 Merlot Dr Cave Junction, OR 97523

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,025 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$173 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Mountain View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to your new home in the picturesque Illinois Valley of Southern Oregon! This charming residence, built in 2007, offers 2,025 sq ft of spacious, open living. Start your day with a cup of coffee on the cozy covered front porch, step into the inviting living room featuring gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings with fan, recessed lighting, and a wall of windows to fill the space with natural light. The well-designed kitchen boasts convenient roll-out cabinetry, large island w/seating, plenty of counter space, and spacious dining area that opens onto the covered back porch. The private primary suite is set apart from the guest bedrooms and includes a dual vanity in the bathroom, a walk-in closet, and built-in shelving. The low-maintenance property requires no lawn mowing, with a drip irrigation system in place for the lush landscaping, and offers RV parking on the side of the home. Conveniently located near medical facilities, restaurants, and shops in the charming town of Cave Junction!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keyna Meives

Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty License #201216831 Listed on: 02/15/2025

Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Matt Meives

Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty License #201250795

Last Buyer's Agent

Niki Murphy

More Realty License #201233626

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,882

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned Sr; Single Fam Res, Sr; Single Fam Res

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,025 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Drip Irrigation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Evergreen Elementary School
  • Lorna Byrne Middle School
  • Illinois Valley High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hanby Vistas Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Fridge, Washer, Dryer, some planters
  • Assessor Parcel Number R343976

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,882

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Directions: 199 to Cave Junction, to Hanby to Merlot.
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Hanby Vistas Subdivision
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Co List Office Mls Id: orSOTGP
  • Co List Office Phone: 541-312-4057
  • Co List Office Phone: 541-312-4057
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • General Property Information Elementary School: Evergreen Elem
  • General Property Information Middle Or Junior School: Lorna Byrne Middle
  • General Property Information High School: Illinois Valley High
  • General Property Information:Zoning2: Sr; Single Fam Res
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • General Property Information Audio Surveillance on Premises YN: No
  • Road Surface Type:Paved: Yes
  • View Territorial: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • General Property Information Accessory Dwelling Unit YN: No
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • Common Walls:No Common Walls: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Rooms:Kitchen: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Lot Features Drip System: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • Rooms Eating Area: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Range Hood
  • Has Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Laminate Counters, Linen Closet, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Shower/Tub Combo, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Laminate Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features ShowerTub Combo: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features Linen Closet: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Drip System, Fenced, Landscaped, Level
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Exclusions: Fridge, Washer, Dryer, some planters
  • 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
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: 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: Evergreen Elem
  • High School: Illinois Valley High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lorna Byrne Middle

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.4
  • Parcel #: R343976
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Description: Sr; Single Fam Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2882.47
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2025
Closed on
Mar 13, 2025
Sold by
Price Clayton V and Pric Patricia
Bought by
Peterson Richard and Peterson Tina
Seller's Agent
Keyna Meives
Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Niki Murphy
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List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$349,900
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$347,704

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,196
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.60%
Original Mortgage
$349,900
Outstanding Balance
$349,607
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$1,903

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2017
Closed on
Apr 18, 2017
Sold by
Wells Frank H and Wells April D
Bought by
Price Clayton V and Price Patricia Ann
Seller's Agent
Bambi Bianchi
Windermere Van Vleet & Assoc2
Buyer's Agent
Dave Garcia
Century 21 JC Jones American Dream
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-6.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2009
Sold by
Jacobsen Building & Design Inc
Bought by
Wells Frank H and Wells April D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2005
Sold by
Manor Communities Development Co Llc
Bought by
Jacobsen Building & Design Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $349,900 Ticor Title
Warranty Deed $230,000 Ticor Title Company Of Or
Warranty Deed $175,000 First American
Warranty Deed $120,000 First American
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $349,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,526 VA
Previous Owner $175,000 VA
Previous Owner $184,400 Construction
Previous Owner $96,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $349,900 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft
02/23/2025 02/23/25 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2025 02/15/25 For Sale $349,900 +52.1% $173 / Sq Ft
04/20/2017 04/20/17 Sold $230,000 -6.1% $114 / Sq Ft
02/22/2017 02/22/17 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2017 02/18/17 For Sale $245,000 -- $121 / 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 $2,882 $242,030 -- --
2023 $2,566 $234,990 $0 $0
2022 $2,553 $228,150 -- --
2021 $2,391 $221,510 $0 $0
2020 $2,487 $215,060 $0 $0
2019 $2,416 $208,800 $0 $0
2018 $2,437 $202,720 $0 $0
2017 $2,396 $196,820 $0 $0
2016 $2,044 $191,090 $0 $0
2015 $1,988 $185,530 $0 $0
2014 $1,947 $180,130 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Oregon Datashare

MLS Number: 220195919

Oregon Datashare

APN: R343976