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Est. $2,492 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 31970 Fern Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #458629693
Apr 13, 2026
Sold
$275,000
$121/sq ft
Jan 28, 2026
Pending
—
Dec 1, 2025
Price Changed
$299,900
$132/sq ft
Nov 17, 2025
Relisted
—
Nov 13, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 3, 2025
Price Changed
$310,900
$137/sq ft
Oct 16, 2025
Price Changed
$324,900
$143/sq ft
Oct 6, 2025
Listed
$350,000
$154/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 23, 2025
Sold
$200,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,609 (+2.0%)
2024
$3,538 (+14.5%)
2023
$3,089 (+2.9%)
2022
$3,001 (+2.8%)
2021
$2,919 (−0.8%)
2020
$2,943 (+8.1%)
2019
$2,721 (−0.9%)
2018
$2,746 (+2.2%)
2017
$2,687 (+8.2%)
2016
$2,483 (+6.9%)
2015
$2,323
2014
$2,322 (+2.3%)
2013
$2,270 (+17.2%)
2012
$1,938 (+3.9%)
2011
$1,864 (+6.2%)
2010
$1,756 (+4.6%)
2009
$1,680
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.91 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,276
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benton County
APN
176416
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
EFU
Exclusive Farm Use Zone
The Exclusive Farm Use Zone EFU shall preserve and protect lands for continued and future commercial agricultural production and related uses, and conserve and protect open space, wildlife habitats, and other uses associated with agriculture. Except as otherwise provided by this code, the Exclusive Farm Use Zone shall preserve and maintain areas classified for farm use free from conflicting nonfarm uses and influences.; Uses of land not compatible with the purpose of the Exclusive Farm Use Zone shall be prohibited to minimize potential hazards of damage from erosion, pollution, conflicting land uses, and further depletion of agricultural land resources.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Infrastructure
Fire house
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1
Baths Total: 1
Room 7 Information
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Description: 3rd Bedroom
Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Description: Dining Room
Level: Main
Room 10 Information
Description: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Description: Kitchen
Level: Main
Room 12 Information
Description: Living Room
Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Description: Primary Bedroom
Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Description: Great Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features: Water Feature
Exterior Description: Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 39,639
Lot Size Range: 20,000 SqFt to .99 Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.91
Lot Size: 20,000 SqFt to .99 Acres
Lot Features: Level
Parcel Number: 176416
Road Surface Type: Paved
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Fixer
Main Level Area Total: 2,276
View YN: Yes
View Description: Territorial
Building Information
Year Built: 1960
Building Area Total: 2,276
Building Area Description: Assessor
Building Area Calculated: 2,276
Foundation Details: Stem Wall
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: 12S06W24SW MAP12624C001200
Tax Annual Amount: $3,647.01
Lease / Rent Information
Land Lease YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Electricity
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling YN: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Philomath
Middle Or Junior School: Philomath
High School: Philomath
Location Information
Directions: From Philomath turn onto 13th st then onto Fern Rd.
Unparsed Address: 31970 FERN RD, Philomath, OR 97370
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Zoning: EFU
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,276
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Benton County
APN: 176416
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Clemens Primary School
Public K-1 • Assigned • 2.1mi
Philomath Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Philomath High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philomath, OR • 97370
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
47
32
50
35
56
40
64
42
69
47
76
51
84
55
83
56
77
53
64
44
52
41
48
39
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.8 hrs
2.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$362,000 – $439,000
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