$490,000

160 S 1st St Saint Helens, OR 97051

$5,819
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
2,498 sqft
0.2 acres
$196 / sqft
House

Property details

About 160 S 1st St

Historic craftsman home featuring riverfront living and panoramic views. Spacious kitchen, open living room, dining room, and seating area all have scenic views across the Columbia River. Two levels of full-width decks for year-round entertaining and enjoying seasonal views and events. Period details including beautiful built-ins and wood trim. Picture windows welcome natural light throughout. Generous covered porch for peaceful summer evenings. Additional finished space below with separate entry and deck. Ideally located near the river and parks, right on the edge of Old Town St Helens. Enjoy great food and drink at the Klondike Tavern, Dang’s Little Dragon Thai food, and other great restaurants and brewpubs nearby . There is a Crossfit gym and also the Columbia Theater which was built in 1928. Near the riverfront, the Old Town portion of St. Helens features a Nationally Registered Historic District encompassing 10 blocks. The St. Helens Downtown Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in the mid-1980s.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingDuctless, Forced Air, Zoned
StatusActive
CoolingZoned, Other
Size2,498 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1915
ParkingDriveway, Street Parking
MLS #178574716
ViewMountain(s), River

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Driveway, Street Parking
  • View: Mountain(s), River
  • Exterior: Covered Deck, Deck, Porch, Yard
  • Architectural Style: FourSquare
  • Heating: Ductless, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Zoned, Other
  • List Price: $490,000
  • Price/SqFt: $196
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,627
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Bluff
  • Directions: Hwy 30 turn East on Columbia Blvd then south onto 1st
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 2,498 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
  • MLS Number: 178574716
  • MLS Name: Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
  • Office Name: Premiere Property Group, LLC
  • Office Phone: (503) 670-9000
  • Listing Agent: John McPherson

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 23, 2019
Home Sold
$327,000
Jan 29, 2007
Home Sold
$249,900

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$223,270$3,627
2021$210,460$3,177
2020$195,570$2,939
2019$189,880$2,893
2018$184,350$2,804
2017$178,990$2,725

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Public District KG-6

0.5 mi

111 S 9th St

3

Columbia City School

Public District KG-5

1.9 mi

2000 2nd St

4

McBride Elementary School

Public District KG-6

2.1 mi

2774 Columbia Blvd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $50,595. Typical income of Saint Helens, OR residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

38%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

45%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • MazdaMazda
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • RockRock
  • ClassicalClassical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 160 S 1st St

The listing price of 160 S 1st St property is $490,000.

The property 160 S 1st St is a house located in Saint Helens, Oregon, 97051.

Active Listing: 160 S 1st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 160 S 1st St are: Lewis & Clark Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Columbia City School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), McBride Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), St. Helens Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Woodland Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), La Center Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Plymouth High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), St. Helens High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Woodland Alternative School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,627 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 23, 2019 for $327,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 160 S 1st St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 160 S 1st St is 2,498 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 160 S 1st St is 1915.

This home is located at 160 S 1st St in Saint Helens, OR and zip code 97051. This 2,498 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $490,000.

While more than 6 listings in Saint Helens, OR in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 7 listings sold at asking price, and more than 4 were sold below. The number of listings in Saint Helens, OR increased by 5.5% between April and May 2025. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 24 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $427,500.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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