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2 beds1,160 sqft

490 S 3rd St, St. Helens, OR 97051

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$345/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Discover tranquility in this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offering 1160 sq ft of living space. Admire the serene river and mountain views from the upstairs balcony and the back patio, creating a peaceful retreat right at home! Recently remodeled, this home features exquisite quartz countertops, new cabinets, and new flooring, enhancing its modern appeal. Situated on just under a quarter acre, the property boasts a covered front patio ideal for outdoor relaxation; an outbuilding and tool shed...Discover tranquility in this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offering 1160 sq ft of living space. Admire the serene river and mountain views from the upstairs balcony and the back patio, creating a peaceful retreat right at home! Recently remodeled, this home features exquisite quartz countertops, new cabinets, and new flooring, enhancing its modern appeal. Situated on just under a quarter acre, the property boasts a covered front patio ideal for outdoor relaxation; an outbuilding and tool shed that provides additional storage and workspace for your convenience; and so much more! Embrace the beauty of nature and comfort in this delightful home.
  • Listed by: Taylor Dow • Partain Properties, LLC spartainrealtor@hotmail.com
Listing closed: 09/25/2024 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS, MLS#: 24421010
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$351,000

Avg days on market

46

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

St. Helens, OR

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Square Feet
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$325,000 | 205 North 7th Street, St. Helens, OR 97051
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$414,000 | 315 North Vernonia Road, St. Helens, OR 97051
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Location

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Property Information for 490 South 3rd Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,037 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Style: Stories2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • View: Mountain, River
  • Garage Spaces: .00
  • Parking Total: .00

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,018 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Country: US
  • Directions: R on Gable Rd; R on S 4th St; L on Tualatin St; R on S 3rd St
  • Road Surface: Gravel, Paved
School Information
  • Elementary School: Lewis & Clark
  • High School: St Helens
  • Middle Or Junior School: St Helens
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,037.28
  • Parcel Number: 9755
  • Tax Legal Description: ST HELENSBlock - 24 Lot - 2

Property

Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10018.0
  • Lot Size Range: Sq Ft10000to14999
  • Lot Size: 10,000 to 14,999 Sq Ft
  • SqFt Source: TRIO
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Water Description: Public Water
  • Property Condition: Updated Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1920
Utilities
  • Cooling Description: None
  • Fuel Description: Gas
  • Heating Description: Forced Air
  • Hot Water Description: Gas
  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Fenced, Outbuilding, Outdoor Fireplace, Patio, Porch, RVParking, Tool Shed
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • RV Description: RVParking
Interior Features
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Window Features: Vinyl Frames
  • Interior Features: Laminate Flooring, Laundry, Quartz
  • SqFt Calculated: 1160
  • SqFt Lower Level Total: 0
  • SqFt Main Level Total: 776
  • SqFt Upper Level Total: 384
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Baths Total: 1.0
Master Bedroom
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Room Description: Family Room
Kitchen
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Appliances: Builtin Range, Dishwasher, Gas Appliances, Quartz
  • Kitchen Room Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: Main
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: 1
  • Baths Partial: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Baths Upper Leve lFull: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Total: 0.0
Additional Room 1
  • Additional Room 1 Description: Laundry
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Main

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information
  • SqFt Approximate Building Total: 1160

Property History for 490 South 3rd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 24, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541438122

$400,000

+123.4% / yr

Feb 27, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527886424

$252,000

+11.9% / yr

Mar 4, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1453218245

$180,000

-40.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/24/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541438122

$400,000

+123.4% / yr

02/27/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527886424

$252,000

+11.9% / yr

03/04/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1453218245

$180,000

-40.8% / yr

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

Public records

490 South 3rd Street

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,160 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,160 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

250 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 490 South 3rd Street

This home is within St Helens School District 502.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
PublicK to 5

St Helens Middle School
Public6 to 8

St Helens High School
Public9 to 12

St. Helens Virtual Academy
PublicK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 490 South 3rd Street, St. Helens, OR 97051
$400,000
2
1,160
10,018
$180,000
–
–
2,488
5,227
$180,000
–
–
2,359
5,663
$140,000
–
–
–
10,454
–
3
2
1,520
6,098
$360,000
3
2,360
10,454

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