Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,270 sqft$220/sqft
553 S River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.16 acresLot Size
1898Year Built
$220/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 553 S River Road. Discover a rare opportunity to own a stunning Victorian home brimming with character and charm, situated on a generous 1.16-acre lot in the heart of Cottage Grove. This property is on the market for the first time in over 45 years, offering immense potential for its new owner. As you approach the home, you'll be welcomed by an oversized covered front patio, ideal for year-round entertaining or enjoying your morning coffee while gazing at the river. Step inside to find...Welcome to 553 S River Road. Discover a rare opportunity to own a stunning Victorian home brimming with character and charm, situated on a generous 1.16-acre lot in the heart of Cottage Grove. This property is on the market for the first time in over 45 years, offering immense potential for its new owner. As you approach the home, you'll be welcomed by an oversized covered front patio, ideal for year-round entertaining or enjoying your morning coffee while gazing at the river. Step inside to find a bright, open entryway featuring impressive 12-foot ceilings that lead into a living room filled with natural light, original hardwood floors, and a newer ductless heat pump. On the main floor, a spacious office or fourth bedroom awaits, complete with original pocket doors, bay windows, and a private entrance making it perfect for a home business. The kitchen and dining area are generous in size, equipped with updated appliances and a cozy gas fireplace, providing a wonderful canvas to design your dream kitchen. A full bath and a utility/storage room complete the main level. Venturing upstairs, you'll discover three spacious bedrooms adorned with built-in features, along with a large full bath at the end of the hall, which offers access to a balcony overlooking the river. Outside, a sizable covered carport and an expansive back patio complement the vast yard, presenting an ideal setting for a large garden. This property is truly one of a kind and is available for viewing by appointment only. Contact your broker today to arrange a private tour!
  • Listed by: Jesse Haffly • eXp Realty LLC
  • Listed by: Izabell Senters • eXp Realty LLC
Listing closed: 04/23/2025 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS, MLS#: 238653536

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Property Information for 553 South River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,042 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Lane County
  • Style: Stories2, Victorian
  • Parking Features: Driveway, RVAccess Parking
  • Zoning: R1, H
  • View: River, Seasonal
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Total: 1.00
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Lot Size: 1.16 AC / 50,529 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Natural Lighting, Utility Room On Main
  • Country: US
  • Directions: From E Main St, turn left onto S River Rd
  • Road Surface: Paved
School Information
  • Elementary School: Bohemia
  • High School: Cottage Grove
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lincoln
Parking
  • Garage Type: Attached, Carport
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,041.59
  • Parcel Number: 0906428
  • Tax Legal Description: see trio
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 1.16
  • Lot Description: Level, Seasonal
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 50529.0
  • Lot Size Range: Acres1to3
  • Lot Size: 1 to 2.99 Acres
  • SqFt Source: Trio
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Water Description: Public Water
  • Property Condition: Restored
  • Year Built: 1898
Utilities
  • Cooling Description: Mini Split
  • Fuel Description: Electricity, Gas
  • Heating Description: Ductless, Other, Zoned
  • Hot Water Description: Electricity, Gas
  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Covered Patio, Fenced, Garden, Patio, RVParking, Yard
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Waterfront Description: River Front
  • RV Description: RVParking
Interior Features
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Fireplace Description: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Laundry, Soaking Tub, Wallto Wall Carpet, Wood Floors
  • SqFt Calculated: 2270
  • SqFt Lower Level Total: 0
  • SqFt Main Level Total: 1429
  • SqFt Upper Level Total: 841
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Stories: 2
  • Baths Total: 2.0
Master Bedroom
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Additional Features: Closet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Primary Bedroom SqFt: 169
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 13
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 13
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Builtin Features, Hardwood Floors
Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 11
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2 SqFt: 132
  • 2nd Bedroom Features: Balcony, Builtin Features, Hardwood Floors
Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: _3rd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 11
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3 SqFt: 154
  • 3rd Bedroom Features: Builtin Features, Hardwood Floors
Dining Room
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Builtin Features, Fireplace
  • Dining Room Length: 11
  • Dining Room Width: 17
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room SqFt: 187
Family Room
  • Room Description: Family Room
Kitchen
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Pantry
  • Kitchen Room Features: Dishwasher, Pantry
  • Kitchen Room Additional Features: Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Kitchen RoomLength: 8
  • Kitchen RoomWidth: 18
  • Kitchen Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Room SqFt: 144
Living Room
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floors
  • Living Room additional Features: High Ceilings
  • Living Room Length: 13
  • Living Room Width: 27
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Living Room SqFt: 351
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: 2
  • Baths Partial: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Baths Upper Leve lFull: 1
  • Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Total: 1.0
Additional Room 1
  • Additional Room 1 Description: _4th Bedroom
  • Additional Room 1 Length: 8
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Main
  • Additional Room 1 SqFt: 144
  • Additional Room 1 Width: 18
Additional Room 2
  • Additional Room 2 Description: Office
  • Additional Room 2 Length: 11
  • Additional Room 2 Level: Main
  • Additional Room 2 SqFt: 154
  • Additional Room 2 Width: 14
Additional Room 3
  • Additional Room 3 Description: Laundry
  • Additional Room 3 Length: 11
  • Additional Room 3 Level: Main
  • Additional Room 3 SqFt: 132
  • Additional Room 3 Width: 12
Additional Room 4
  • Additional Room 4 Features: Exterior Entry
  • Additional Room 4 Additional Features: Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
Additional Room 5
  • Additional Room 5 Features: Builtin Features, Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floors
Additional Room 6
  • Additional Room 6 Features: Builtin Features
  • Additional Room 6 Additional Features: Wood Floors
Amenities
Amenities Information
  • Internet Service Type: Cable
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • SqFt Approximate Building Total: 2270

Property History for 553 South River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 14, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1555871147

$500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/14/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1555871147

$500,000

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

Public Records for 553 South River Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,388 ($366 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,270 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,270 SqFtStories2Lot Size50,530 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1898Year Renovated1925ZoningR1-SINGLE-FAMCountyLANEAPN20-03-32-11-06800-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 553 South River Road

This home is within South Lane School District 45j3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bohemia Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cottage Grove High School
Public9 to 12

Academy For Character Education
CharterK 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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