Charming white farmhouse in John Day with excellent Hwy 26 frontage and convenient access to town. This one-and-a-half story home offers 1,540 sq ft total—1,300 sq ft on the main level plus 240 sq ft upstairs, providing flexible space for bedrooms, office, or storage. The home features a metal roof, newer windows, and a laser oil stove for heating. Property additionally features a private well and septic system, and taxes at $1,219.75/year. Sitting on a spacious 0.27-acre lot, there’s room for parking, gardening, or small animals. The lot backs to an irrigation ditch, buyers are encouraged to explore possible irrigation options. There are mature apple, peach, and cherry trees around the property. Solid home with great potential for updates or personalization. Easy to show— Buyer to verify all information.
Bumpable buyer
$200,000
59720 Highway 26, John Day, OR 97845
3beds
1,540sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
0.27 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
White farmhouseNewer windowsMetal roof
- 236 days |
- 13 |
- 1 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Morganne Wyllie 541-620-1681,
Country Preferred Realtors
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 629130541
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Laser Oil Stove
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Tank Water Heater
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,540
- Total interior livable area: 1,540 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: SqFt 10000 to 14999
Details
- Parcel number: 13S30251700
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: John Day
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $195,640
- Annual tax amount: $1,180
- Date on market: 11/17/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2026 | Price change | $200,000-9.1%$130/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $220,000-12%$143/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+5.5%$162/sqft |
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| 6/28/2022 | Sold | $237,000+3.1%$154/sqft |
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| 3/25/2022 | Pending sale | $229,900$149/sqft |
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| 11/10/2021 | Price change | $229,900-4.2%$149/sqft |
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| 10/8/2021 | Price change | $240,000+4.3%$156/sqft |
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| 9/18/2021 | Price change | $230,000-4.2%$149/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $240,000$156/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,180 +2% | $93,537 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,157 +2.9% | $90,813 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,125 +3.3% | $88,168 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,089 -3.8% | $85,600 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $1,132 +3% | $80,687 +3% |
| 2018 | $1,099 +2.5% | $78,337 +3% |
| 2017 | $1,072 +9% | $76,056 +3% |
| 2016 | $984 | $73,841 +6.1% |
| 2015 | $984 | $69,603 |
| 2014 | $984 +7.5% | $69,603 +3% |
| 2013 | $915 +4.6% | $67,576 +6.1% |
| 2011 | $875 -1.6% | $63,698 +3% |
| 2010 | $889 +17.5% | $61,843 +16.6% |
| 2009 | $756 | $53,025 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 97845
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Humbolt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 5.5 mi
- 5/10Grant Union Junior/Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 5.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Humbolt
- Middle: Grant Union
- High: Grant Union
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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