1938 16th Ave

Forest Grove, OR 97116

$959,000
Price
4
Beds
3,494 Sq. Ft.
$274 / Sq. Ft.
3,494
Sq. Ft.
$274
per Sq. Ft.
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Staircase
Dining Room
Dining Room
Bathroom
Bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Library
Bedroom, Primary
Owner's Suite Bathroom
Owner's Suite Bathroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Recreation Room
Den/Office
Living Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Deck
View
Bedroom
Bathroom
Laundry
Elevator
Bedroom
Basement
Garage
Porch
Porch

Description

Home for the holidays! The Historic IL Smith House, now priced below appraised value. In the heart of Oregon’s wine country, just 30 minutes from downtown Portland, stands the Historic IL Smith House—an Italianate beauty built in 1876 and proudly registered on the Oregon Historic Sites Register. The main home welcomes you with its wrap-around porch, original millwork, built-ins, and a sweeping grand staircase. Historic details abound, from the spacious wood-burning fireplace to the intricate craftsmanship...Home for the holidays! The Historic IL Smith House, now priced below appraised value. In the heart of Oregon’s wine country, just 30 minutes from downtown Portland, stands the Historic IL Smith House—an Italianate beauty built in 1876 and proudly registered on the Oregon Historic Sites Register. The main home welcomes you with its wrap-around porch, original millwork, built-ins, and a sweeping grand staircase. Historic details abound, from the spacious wood-burning fireplace to the intricate craftsmanship throughout, while modern updates echo a vintage elegance. Two clawfoot soaking tubs, generous closets and storage, and a gourmet kitchen featuring a striking island crafted from an 1876 standard piano create a home that is both functional and unforgettable. Attached is the Original Carriage House, now a fully ADA-compliant ADU, offering versatility for family, guests, or income potential. With its own entrance, spacious kitchen, elevator, two bedrooms, ADA bath, and plentiful storage, it provides comfort and accessibility without compromise. The entire house has been re-plumbed and re-wired for today’s needs. Step outside and the grounds feel like a private sanctuary—lush lawns, fruit trees, grape arbor, and extensive gardens designed for beauty and purpose. Lawns and gardens are equipped with sprinklers throughout for effortless care. A pollinator-friendly bee garden, matching garden shed, and chicken coop bring the landscape to life, while a newer 10-person saltwater hot tub invites relaxation. For modern convenience, the home is fully wired with CAT 6 (10GBPS), blending 19th-century grandeur with 21st-century technology. Don’t miss the local historic Downtown Forest Grove, parks and walking paths, all within walking distance. The IL Smith House is more than a home—it is a living piece of history, ready to welcome its next steward.
  1. Listed by Nicole Ellis • John L. Scott Market Center

Property Details for 1938 16th Avenue

Style
Four Square
Subdivision
Clark Historic District
Parking Features
Driveway, Off Street
Zoning
R-5
View
Territorial
Garage Spaces
1.00
Parking Total
1.00

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Property Details for 1938 16th Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #364730749
Days on Market91
Taxes$7,861 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1876
Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
CountyWashington County

Location

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Building Information for 1938 16th Avenue

Stories2Year Built1876Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

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$5,394 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,739

Property Taxes

$655

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1938 16th Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Hallway, Bathroom Cabinets, Garageon Main, Kitchen Cabinets, Minimal Steps, Rollin Shower, Utility Room On Main
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Main Street, South to 16th
  • Road Surface: Concrete, Paved
School Information
  • Elementary School: Joseph Gale
  • High School: Forest Grove
  • Middle Or Junior School: Tom Mc Call
Parking
  • Garage Type: Attached
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,860.50
  • Parcel Number: R425089
  • Tax Legal Description: ACRES 0.30
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Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Description: Level, Public Road
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13068.0
  • Lot Size Dimension: 87x153
  • Lot Size Range: Sq Ft10000to14999
  • Lot Size: 10,000 to 14,999 Sq Ft
  • SqFt Source: Tax Record
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Water Description: Public Water
  • Property Condition: Restored
  • Year Built: 1876
Utilities
  • Cooling Description: Central Air, Mini Split
  • Fuel Description: Electricity, Gas
  • Heating Description: Baseboard, Forced Air, Mini Split
  • Hot Water Description: Gas, Tankless
  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Cedar, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Accessory Dwelling Unit, Covered Deck, Deck, Fenced, Free Standing Hot Tub, Garden, Guest Quarters, Outbuilding, Patio, Porch, Poultry Coop, Raised Beds, RVHookup, RVParking, Second Residence, Sprinkler, Tool Shed, Yard
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • RV Description: RVHookup, RVParking
Interior Features
  • Basement: Partial Basement, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Window Features: Storm Window, Wood Frames
  • Fireplace Description: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Accessory Dwelling Unit, Ceiling Fan, Elevator, Garage Door Opener, Granite, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Laundry, Quartz, Separate Living Quarters Apartment Aux Living Unit, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling, Wainscoting, Wallto Wall Carpet, Washer Dryer, Wood Floors
  • SqFt Calculated: 3494
  • SqFt Lower Level Total: 0
  • SqFt Main Level Total: 1747
  • SqFt Upper Level Total: 1747
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Stories: 2
  • Baths Total: 4.0
Master Bedroom
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Additional Features: High Ceilings, Walkin Closet, Walkin Shower, Wallto Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Primary Bedroom SqFt: 156
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 13
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 12
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom, Ceiling Fan, Closet Organizer, Updated Remodeled
Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 12
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2 SqFt: 144
  • 2nd Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan
  • 2nd Bedroom Additional Features: High Ceilings, Wallto Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: _3rd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 10
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 9
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 3 SqFt: 90
  • 3rd Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan
  • 3rd Bedroom Additional Features: Closet, Laminate Flooring
Dining Room
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Bay Window, Builtin Features, Fireplace, Formal, Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room Additional Features: High Ceilings
  • Dining Room Length: 11
  • Dining Room Width: 20
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room SqFt: 220
Family Room
  • Room Description: Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Family Room Kitchen Combo, Updated Remodeled
  • Family Room Additional Features: High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling, Wallto Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 23
  • Family Room Width: 12
  • Family Room Level: Upper
  • Family Room SqFt: 276
Kitchen
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Granite, Island, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance
  • Kitchen Room Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Eating Area, Gas Appliances, Hardwood Floors, Island, Pantry, Updated Remodeled
  • Kitchen Room Additional Features: Granite, High Ceilings
  • Kitchen RoomLength: 11
  • Kitchen RoomWidth: 20
  • Kitchen Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Room SqFt: 220
Living Room
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Living Room Features: Bay Window, Hardwood Floors
  • Living Room additional Features: High Ceilings
  • Living Room Length: 18
  • Living Room Width: 15
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Living Room SqFt: 270
Baths
  • Baths Lower Level Full: 0
  • Baths Lower Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Lower Level Total: 0.0
  • Baths Main Level Full: 1
  • BathsMainLevelPartial: 0
  • Baths Main Level Total: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Baths Partial: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Baths Upper Leve lFull: 3
  • Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Total: 3.0
Additional Room 1
  • Additional Room 1 Description: _4th Bedroom
  • Additional Room 1 Length: 13
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Upper
  • Additional Room 1 SqFt: 130
  • Additional Room 1 Width: 10
Additional Room 2
  • Additional Room 2 Description: Library
  • Additional Room 2 Length: 11
  • Additional Room 2 Level: Upper
  • Additional Room 2 SqFt: 88
  • Additional Room 2 Width: 8
Additional Room 3
  • Additional Room 3 Description: Office
  • Additional Room 3 Length: 15
  • Additional Room 3 Level: Upper
  • Additional Room 3 SqFt: 345
  • Additional Room 3 Width: 23
Additional Room 5
  • Additional Room 5 Features: Bookcases, Builtin Features
  • Additional Room 5 Additional Features: High Ceilings
Additional Room 6
  • Additional Room 6 Features: Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floors
Amenities
Amenities Information
  • Internet Service Type: Cable, Fiber Optics
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Security Features: Handicap Access, Security Lights, Security System, Security System Owned
  • SqFt Approximate Building Total: 3494

Property History for 1938 16th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 11, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1489634477

$850,000

+19.9% / yr

Sep 13, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #368016538

$176,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/11/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1489634477

$850,000

+19.9% / yr

09/13/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #368016538

$176,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1938 16th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$7,648 ($637 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,494 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,494 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt544 SqFtLot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1876Year Renovated1956ZoningR-5CountyWASHINGTONAPN1S306BC-08900Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1938 16th Avenue

This home is within Forest Grove School District 15.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Joseph Gale Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School
Public - 5 to 6
Neil Armstrong Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Forest Grove High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Joseph Gale Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School
Public5 to 6

Neil Armstrong Middle School
Public7 to 8

Forest Grove High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1938 16th Avenue, Forest Grove, OR 97116

1938 16th Avenue is a single family home for sale in Forest Grove, OR 97116. This property was listed for sale on September 16, 2025 by John L. Scott Market Center, it's currently listed at $959,000. It has been on the market for a total of 91 days and was last sold on May 11, 2022. This listing's school district is Forest Grove School District 15. Nearby schools include Joseph Gale Elementary School, Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School and Neil Armstrong Middle School. 1938 16th Avenue is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 3,494 sqft single family home built in 1876.

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