Charming rural property minutes from Drain and short drive from Cottage Grove. Home features 2 spacious bedrooms and large bathroom. Comfortable living room, dining area and cheerful kitchen with nook and laundry area. Ample pantry storage on enclosed back porch. Forced air heat with heat pump. Covered back deck and metal building. Yard area is gently sloped down to creek. Beyond creek is hillside with trees. Metal outbuilding for great storage. This is a sweet property in a quiet location with lots of potential.
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Market trends in 97435, OR
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
99.9%
0.1% MoM
Median sale price
$292K
$3K MoM
Avg. days on market
97d
24 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
1 MoM
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Sale history for 700 Upper Smith River Rd
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #691789958
Dec 19, 2025
Sold
$245,000
$210/sq ft
Nov 18, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 14, 2025
Price Changed
$260,000
$223/sq ft
Oct 16, 2025
Price Changed
$269,900
$231/sq ft
Sep 14, 2025
Price Changed
$274,900
$236/sq ft
Aug 8, 2025
Price Changed
$279,900
$240/sq ft
Jul 16, 2025
Listed
$285,000
$244/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,288 (+4.1%)
2024
$1,238 (+2.6%)
2023
$1,207 (+2.8%)
2022
$1,173 (+2.7%)
2021
$1,143 (+2.9%)
2020
$1,110 (+2.8%)
2019
$1,080 (+2.7%)
2018
$1,051 (+7.1%)
2017
$982 (+2.9%)
2016
$954 (+5.1%)
2014
$908 (+3.2%)
2013
$880 (+2.8%)
2012
$856 (+1.7%)
2011
$842 (+3.3%)
2009
$816
Tax history for 700 Upper Smith River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,288 (+4.1%)
2024
$1,238 (+2.6%)
2023
$1,207 (+2.8%)
2022
$1,173 (+2.7%)
2021
$1,143 (+2.9%)
2020
$1,110 (+2.8%)
2019
$1,080 (+2.7%)
2018
$1,051 (+7.1%)
2017
$982 (+2.9%)
2016
$954 (+5.1%)
2014
$908 (+3.2%)
2013
$880 (+2.8%)
2012
$856 (+1.7%)
2011
$842 (+3.3%)
2009
$816
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.64 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,166
Year built
1970
Style
Other
County
Douglas County
APN
R20815
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
RR
BGH
Rural Residential-2 Zone
The Rural Residential-2 classification is intended to provide for rural homesites in an open space environment in order to encourage the continued existence of rural family life. The RR zone is also intended to provide a transition from more intense residential development to the agriculture, timber and open space areas of the County. The zone may be applied to areas committed to nonresource use or reserved for rural residential expansion at this density as specifically provided in the Douglas County Comprehensive Plan.
Zone overlays
Big Game Habitat Overlay
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Golf related
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Free-Standing Range
Hot Water Description: Electricity
Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath, One Level