$550,000

971 Josephine St Oregon City, OR 97045

$6,531
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,886 sqft
0.2 acres
$292 / sqft
House

Property details

About 971 Josephine St

Welcome to this beautifully maintained split-level home in the desirable Arista Heights neighborhood! Situated on nearly a quarter-acre lot, this property offers privacy, charm, and fantastic curb appeal. Step inside to find stunning new flooring (2023) throughout the main living space, highlighted by a spacious living room with a large picture window and cozy wood-burning fireplace. The adjacent dining room features sliding doors that open to the back deck—perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The kitchen has an eat-in bar, lots of cabinet space, and a smart layout for everyday living. The primary bedroom offers direct access to the main bathroom with a tub/shower combo for added convenience. Two additional bedrooms and a laundry room with built-in cabinetry complete the upstairs.Downstairs, you'll find a large family room with a second wood-burning fireplace, and an additional bathroom with a shower.Enjoy the outdoors in your expansive, fully fenced backyard—complete with an upper deck, covered patio, greenhouse, garden space, fire pit seating area, sprinkler system, and security lighting. The attached oversized garage features a built-in worktable and storage cabinets, plus there’s room for RV parking.Peace of mind comes with key updates: *New roof (2018), new HVAC system (2020), new windows on the upper level (2018), and new flooring (2023). All this in a fantastic location just minutes from dining, shopping, and the scenic hiking trails of Canemah Bluff Nature Park.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,886 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.23 Acres
Year built1974
ParkingDriveway, R.V. Parking
MLS #387106884
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning

Summary

  • MLS Number: 387106884
  • MLS Name: Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
  • Office Name: Keller Williams PDX Central
  • Office Phone: (503) 548-4848
  • Listing Agent: Nick Shivers, Richard Ovitt

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 01, 2016
Home Sold
$320,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$270,463$5,087
2022$262,586$4,797
2021$254,938$4,604
2020$247,513$4,473
2018$233,305$4,160
2017$226,510$4,053

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

John McLoughlin Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

19230 S End Rd

6

Willamette Primary School

Public District PK-5

1.4 mi

1403 12th St

9

Sunset Primary School

Public District PK-5

1.5 mi

2351 Oxford St

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 $79,280. The majority of Oregon City, OR residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

18%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
26%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

27%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
41%
Married, No Kids
25%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • Chico'sChico's
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • VolvoVolvo
  • LincolnLincoln

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • ClassicalClassical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 971 Josephine St

This home is located at 971 Josephine St in Oregon City, OR and zip code 97045 in the Arista Heights neighborhood. This 1,886 square foot home, which was built in 1974, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $550,000.

In March 2025, from all listings sold in Oregon City, OR there were more than 6 sold above asking price, over 14 sold below and more than 10 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Oregon City, OR increased by 7.6% between February and March 2025. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 55 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $603,000.

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

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