Accepted Offer with Contingencies. THIS is the perfect starter or downsize home! Located just over a mile from Foster Lake, with a peek-a-boo view of the South Santiam River across the road. The 3rd bedroom has been converted into a spacious walk-in closet. Updated bathroom with walk-in shower. Enjoy charming curb appeal with a newer wood fence, carport, and access from Water Lane to a small shop. Home is on well and septic with very low property taxes for affordability. Newer ductless heating/cooling, roof and exterior paint—hurry!
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Listed by: Homesmart Realty Group - Albany • JAMIE MELCHER • Contact: 541-401-1991
Price increase: $11K (8/10)
$299,000
42705 N River Dr, Sweet Home, OR 97386
2beds
942sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,080/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$298,600 Zestimate®
$317/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious walk-in closetNewer wood fenceCharming curb appeal
- 54 days |
- 626 |
- 41 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
JAMIE MELCHER 541-401-1991,
Homesmart Realty Group - Albany
Source: WVMLS,MLS#: 839890
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Area (Combination)
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless/Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Range Included
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 942
- Total interior livable area: 942 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Lt Green
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100 x 90
- Features: Dimension Above, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, RV/Boat Storage
- Parcel number: 00237814
- Zoning: RR2.5
- Special conditions: Other (Refer to Pvt Rmks)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Lap Siding
- Foundation: Continuous
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sweet Home
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $317/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $198,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,174
- Price range: $299K - $299K
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Kitchen appliances
Estimated market value
$298,600
$284,000 - $314,000
$1,616/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Pending sale | $310,000+3.7%$329/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #290743309 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $299,000-3.5%$317/sqft |
Source:  WVMLS #839890 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $310,000$329/sqft |
Source: WVMLS #839890 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,174 +2.8% | $82,190 +3% |
| 2024 | $1,142 +5.8% | $79,800 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,080 +1.6% | $77,480 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,063 | $75,230 +3% |
| 2021 | -- | $73,040 +3% |
| 2020 | $1,000 +2.1% | $70,920 +3% |
| 2019 | $980 +2.7% | $68,860 +3% |
| 2018 | $954 | $66,860 +3% |
| 2017 | $954 +2.8% | $64,920 +3% |
| 2016 | $928 +3.5% | $63,030 +3% |
| 2015 | $896 +1.8% | $61,200 +3% |
| 2014 | $881 +7.6% | $59,420 +3% |
| 2013 | $819 +931.6% | $57,690 +3% |
| 2012 | $79 -89.5% | $56,010 +3% |
| 2011 | $754 +6.8% | $54,380 +3% |
| 2010 | $706 +6.8% | $52,800 +3% |
| 2009 | $661 | $51,263 +3% |
| 2008 | $661 +2.1% | $49,771 +3% |
| 2007 | $647 +8.1% | $48,322 +3% |
| 2006 | $599 +3.4% | $46,916 +3% |
| 2005 | $579 +0.2% | $45,550 +3% |
| 2004 | $578 +3.6% | $44,224 +3% |
| 2003 | $557 +8.4% | $42,937 +3% |
| 2002 | $514 | $41,687 +3% |
| 2001 | -- | $40,473 +3% |
| 2000 | -- | $39,295 |
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Neighborhood: 97386
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Foster Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Sweet Home Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 3/10Sweet Home High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Foster
- Middle: Sweet Home
- High: Sweet Home
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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