NOT LISTED FOR SALE

288 Kensington Ave Astoria, OR 97103

Estimated Value: $479,000 - $533,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,550 Sq Ft
$324/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 13, 2017

Last sale price $225,000 $145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 123% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,998/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Bonus Room
  • Private Yard
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • 2-minute walk to Fred Lindstrom Memorial Park

About This Home

As of August 2017

This 1939 cottage sits on a charming corner lot in one of Astoria'a favorite neighborhoods. Its a cozy sized home with a bedroom & bath on the main level and one addl' upstairs bedroom. Great opportunity to be a showstopper cottage by refinishing the wood floors & updating the kitchen. The back yard (with deck) is private and both front and back yards feature mature flowering shrubs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rosalie Dimmick Larsen

Larsen Coast Homes License #930100067 Listed on: 05/26/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Pam Ackley

Windermere Realty Trust License #920100149

Windermere Realty Trust

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,205

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 4,791 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,550 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Astoria Elementary And Middle School
  • Astoria High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kensington Ave Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 25859

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,205

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Property Condition: Approximately
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Interior Amenities: WoodFloors
  • Room 4 Description: UtilityRoom
  • Room 4 Level: Lower
  • Room 5 Description: BonusRoom
  • Room 5 Level: Lower
  • Basement: FullBasement
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 0.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt3000to4999
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Main
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Upper
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: WoodSiding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Yard
  • Lot Size: 3,000 to 4,999 SqFt
  • View: No
  • Lot Features: CornerLot
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking Description: OffStreet
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electricity
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: ForcedAir
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Water Source: PublicWater

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Astoria
  • High School: Astoria
  • Middle Or Junior School: Astoria

Lot Info

  • Farm: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size: 50 x 100 aprox
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4791.0
  • Parcel #: 25859

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2204.63

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2022
Sold by
Lee Danny J and Lee Mary R
Bought by
Lee Danny J and Lee Mary R
Current Estimated Value
$502,288

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2021
Sold by
Lee Danny J and Lee Mary R
Bought by
Lee Danny J and Lee Mary R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2020
Sold by
Carter David H and Carter Marjorie C
Bought by
Lee Danny J and Lee Mary R

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2017
Closed on
Jul 21, 2017
Sold by
Mckay Dallas
Bought by
Carter David H and Carter Marjorie C
Seller's Agent
Rosalie Dimmick Larsen
Larsen Coast Homes
Buyer's Agent
Pam Ackley
Windermere Realty Trust
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$225,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.39%
Original Mortgage
$168,750
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Lee Danny J -- None Listed On Document
Lee Danny J $2,021,110 None Listed On Document
Lee Danny J $350,000 Ticor Title Company Of Or
Carter David H $225,000 Ticor Title Company Of Or
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Carter David H $168,750
Previous Owner Mckay Dallas $23,400
Previous Owner Mckay Dallas $129,148
Previous Owner Mckay Dallas $137,000
Previous Owner Mckay Dallas $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/13/2017 08/13/17 Sold $225,000 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2017 05/22/17 For Sale $225,000 -- $145 / 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
2024 $3,129 $156,377 -- --
2023 $3,022 $151,823 $0 $0
2022 $2,856 $147,402 $0 $0
2021 $2,778 $143,109 $0 $0
2020 $2,699 $138,942 $0 $0
2019 $2,619 $134,896 $0 $0
2018 $2,409 $130,968 $0 $0
2017 $2,307 $127,154 $0 $0
2016 $2,205 $123,452 $50,726 $72,726
2015 $2,161 $119,857 $49,249 $70,608
2014 $2,122 $116,367 $0 $0
2013 -- $112,979 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rosalie Dimmick Larsen

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Rosalie Dimmick Larsen

    Larsen Coast Homes

    (503) 440-1234

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  • Pam Ackley

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Pam Ackley

    Windermere Realty Trust

    (503) 717-3796

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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 17017393

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: 25859

Oregon Clatsop County Astoria 97103

288 Kensington Ave, Astoria, OR

This home is located at 288 Kensington Ave, Astoria, OR 97103 since 26 May 2017 and is currently estimated at $502,288, approximately $324 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 288 Kensington Ave is a home located in Clatsop County with nearby schools including Astor Elementary School, Lewis & Clark Elementary School, and Astoria Middle School.

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