Charming 3/1 single story cottage on quiet street. Cozy layout with easy-flow floor plan and backyard accessibility. Lots of natural light. Newer roof (2020), newer windows (2022), newer stove, fridge and H20 heater and int & ext paint. Beautifully updated BA. Brand new shed, fence and gate; new slider leading out to covered porch and fully-fenced back yard. Access to carport via laundry room. A true gem in great location--close to downtown eateries, dog park, waterfront park & amphitheater. A must see!
Sold for $332,216
Listed by: Smi Real Estate • HOLLY ECKLES • Contact: 503-580-6423
Bought with: Exp Realty, Llc
$332,216
240 Thorpe St, Independence, OR 97351
3beds
1,102sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
4,800 Square Feet Lot
$332,200 Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$1,865 Estimated rent
Home value
$332,200
$316,000 - $349,000
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Backyard accessibilityLots of natural lightBrand new shedQuiet street
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Listed by:
HOLLY ECKLES Agent:503-580-6423,
Smi Real Estate
Bought with:
ELIZABETH BOISVERT
Exp Realty, Llc
Source: WVMLS,MLS#: 840892
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Area (Combination)
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Range Included, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,102
- Total interior livable area: 1,102 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered Patio
- Exterior features: White
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,800 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 305608
- Zoning: RM
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Lap Siding
- Foundation: Continuous
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 1/Main
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Thorpe's Addition
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Independence
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $301/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $286,550
- Annual tax amount: $1,870
- Price range: $332.2K - $332.2K
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,ODVA,FHA,Conventional,USDA Loan
- Inclusions: kitchen appliances, play structure
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $332,216-4.8%$301/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Pending sale | $349,000$317/sqft |
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| 5/23/2026 | Contingent | $349,000$317/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,000+12.6%$317/sqft |
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| 11/18/2022 | Sold | $310,000$281/sqft |
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| 10/18/2022 | Contingent | $310,000+3.7%$281/sqft |
Source: WVMLS #798845 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $299,000+24.6%$271/sqft |
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| 9/28/2020 | Sold | $240,000+71.4%$218/sqft |
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| 4/19/2019 | Sold | $140,000$127/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,870 +3.8% | $102,440 +3% |
| 2024 | $1,801 -2.5% | $99,460 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,848 +8.9% | $96,570 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,696 +1.1% | $93,760 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,677 +2.7% | $91,030 +3% |
| 2020 | $1,634 +2.7% | $88,380 +3% |
| 2019 | $1,591 | $85,810 +3% |
| 2018 | $1,591 +3.3% | $83,320 +3% |
| 2017 | $1,541 +0.6% | $80,900 +3% |
| 2016 | $1,532 -1.8% | $78,550 +3% |
| 2015 | $1,561 +4.4% | $76,270 +3% |
| 2014 | $1,495 +9.4% | $74,050 +3% |
| 2013 | $1,367 +2.2% | $71,900 +3% |
| 2012 | $1,337 +3.3% | $69,810 +3% |
| 2011 | $1,295 +3.6% | $67,780 +3% |
| 2010 | $1,250 +0.3% | $65,810 +3% |
| 2009 | $1,246 +2.7% | $63,900 +3% |
| 2008 | $1,213 -0.5% | $62,040 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,219 +6.8% | $60,240 +3% |
| 2006 | $1,141 -1% | $58,490 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,153 +4.6% | $56,790 +3% |
| 2004 | $1,102 +7% | $55,140 +6.1% |
| 2002 | $1,030 +3.1% | $51,990 +3% |
| 2001 | $999 +11.6% | $50,480 +3% |
| 2000 | $895 | $49,010 |
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Neighborhood: 97351
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Independence Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Talmadge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Independence
- Middle: Talmadge
- High: Central
Source: WVMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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