This single-level home offers vintage appeal, solid bones, and a spacious backyard. New exterior paint contracted and will be applied soon. Ductless heat pump and living room flooring installed 2023. Located just blocks from public amenities and only about a 4-minute drive to the heart of historic downtown, it's perfectly positioned for convenience and charm. With a long history as a reliable rental, it's ready for your vision-whether you're an investor seeking a project or a buyer eager to create a personalized dream home. Please do not disturb tenants. Shown by appointment only.
Active
Price increase: $5K (9/21)
$240,000
975 Johnson Ave, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
3beds
912sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$263/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious backyardSingle-level homeDuctless heat pumpVintage appeal
- 32 days
- 868
- 53
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tralena Whitten 541-556-5137,
Jim Downing Realty
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 426738894
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
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 912
- Total interior livable area: 912 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking, Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: One Level, Accessibility
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Level, SqFt 7000 to 9999
Details
- Additional structures: RVParking
- Parcel number: 1133089
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Shake Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cottage Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $263/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $296,566
- Annual tax amount: $1,955
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Rehab
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Price change | $240,000+2.1%$263/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #426738894 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000$258/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #426738894 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,956 +2.6% | $107,031 +3% |
| 2024 | $1,906 +2.3% | $103,914 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,864 +4% | $100,888 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,792 +2.8% | $97,950 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,743 +2% | $95,098 +3% |
| 2020 | $1,709 +5.7% | $92,329 +3% |
| 2019 | $1,617 +1.3% | $89,640 +3% |
| 2018 | $1,597 | $87,030 +3% |
| 2017 | $1,597 +2.9% | $84,495 +3% |
| 2016 | $1,552 +1.5% | $82,034 +3% |
| 2015 | $1,530 +8% | $79,645 +3% |
| 2014 | $1,416 +3.9% | $77,325 +3% |
| 2013 | $1,363 +9.8% | $75,073 +3% |
| 2012 | $1,241 | $72,886 +3% |
| 2011 | -- | $70,763 +3% |
| 2010 | -- | $68,702 +3% |
| 2009 | -- | $66,701 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $64,758 +3% |
| 2007 | -- | $62,872 +3% |
| 2006 | -- | $61,041 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $59,263 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $57,537 +3% |
| 2003 | -- | $55,861 +3% |
| 2002 | -- | $54,234 +3% |
| 2001 | -- | $52,654 +3% |
| 2000 | -- | $51,120 |
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Neighborhood: 97424
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harrison
- Middle: Lincoln
- High: Cottage Grove
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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