Completely updated two bedroom, one bath Vernonia home. Nice size lot with detached garage. New roof, new siding, new heating in bedrooms, crawl space work and interior work.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$426Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Andrea Jones• John L. Scott Market Center
Contact: 503-844-9800
Bought with Nikole Sartin• Keller Williams Sunset Corridor
Charming 752 square foot two bedroom, one bathroom Vernonia built in 1924 classic home with ample size yard, dog run and vintage 432 square foot outbuilding/ multi- purpose shed (room possibly for one mid-size car). Hardwood floors in living room, kitchen and bedrooms. Refrigerator, free-standing range stay in kitchen, washer and dryer stay in utility room. Some updates including vinyl windows. Ally access to back yard, room for garden, outside entertaining and play. Property is on a dead end street with very light traffic, close to downtown Vernonia shopping and amenities including, but not limited to, parks library, stores, post office and restaurants. Bring your tools and your finishing touches to make this home your own!
Public Records
Dec 31, 2018
Sold
$45,334
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,936 (+56.9%)
$44,720 + $62,060
$106,780
2024
$1,234 (+1.3%)
$43,420 + $24,120
$67,540
2023
$1,218 (+4.9%)
$38,020 + $27,560
$65,580
2022
$1,161 (+2.9%)
$36,910 + $26,760
$63,670
2021
$1,128 (+2.8%)
$34,850 + $26,970
$61,820
2020
$1,097 (+7.8%)
$31,420 + $28,600
$60,020
2019
$1,018 (+1.3%)
$30,100 + $28,180
$58,280
2018
$1,005 (+2.5%)
$37,650 + $18,940
$56,590
2017
$981 (+4.8%)
$36,560 + $18,390
$54,950
2016
$936 (+6.0%)
$35,490 + $17,860
$53,350
2015
$883 (+0.3%)
$37,710 + $14,090
$51,800
2014
$880 (+5.9%)
$36,940 + $13,360
$50,300
2013
$831 (+4.5%)
$21,790 + $27,050
$48,840
2012
$796 (+3.6%)
$21,150 + $26,270
$47,420
2011
$768 (+2.6%)
$20,540 + $25,500
$46,040
2010
$749 (+15.4%)
$19,940 + $24,760
$44,700
2009
$649
$19,360 + $24,040
$43,400
Tax history for 1139 Ruth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,936 (+56.9%)
$44,720 + $62,060
$106,780
2024
$1,234 (+1.3%)
$43,420 + $24,120
$67,540
2023
$1,218 (+4.9%)
$38,020 + $27,560
$65,580
2022
$1,161 (+2.9%)
$36,910 + $26,760
$63,670
2021
$1,128 (+2.8%)
$34,850 + $26,970
$61,820
2020
$1,097 (+7.8%)
$31,420 + $28,600
$60,020
2019
$1,018 (+1.3%)
$30,100 + $28,180
$58,280
2018
$1,005 (+2.5%)
$37,650 + $18,940
$56,590
2017
$981 (+4.8%)
$36,560 + $18,390
$54,950
2016
$936 (+6.0%)
$35,490 + $17,860
$53,350
2015
$883 (+0.3%)
$37,710 + $14,090
$51,800
2014
$880 (+5.9%)
$36,940 + $13,360
$50,300
2013
$831 (+4.5%)
$21,790 + $27,050
$48,840
2012
$796 (+3.6%)
$21,150 + $26,270
$47,420
2011
$768 (+2.6%)
$20,540 + $25,500
$46,040
2010
$749 (+15.4%)
$19,940 + $24,760
$44,700
2009
$649
$19,360 + $24,040
$43,400
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,852 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
900
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Columbia County
APN
0401 4N 4W 05 A D 00601
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
May 27, 2025 • Final
Residential electrical
Rewire a residential building.
Electrical
May 27, 2025 • Final
Residential plumbing
Remodel the kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom. Install new plumbing throughout the renovated areas.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Appliances
Hot Water Description: Electricity
Interior Features
Basement: Crawl Space
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bathrooms Total Main Level: 1
Baths Total: 1
Room 4 Information
Description: Utility Room
Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Description: 2nd Bedroom
Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Description: Dining Room
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 Description: Cement Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,662
Lot Size Range: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Size: 5,000 to 6,999 SqFt
Lot Features: Level
Parcel Number: 23226
Road Surface Type: Paved
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Property Condition: Resale
Main Level Area Total: 752
View YN: No
Building Information
Year Built: 1924
Building Area Total: 752
Building Area Description: tax record
Building Area Calculated: 752
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Legal Description: WILD ROSE ADD LOT: 2 BLOCK: 2
Tax Annual Amount: $1,217.93
Lease / Rent Information
Land Lease YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Electricity
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Zoned
Cooling YN: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Vernonia
Middle Or Junior School: Vernonia
High School: Vernonia
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 47 to Vernonia, Rose through blinking light, Right on Clatsop, turn left to Ruth
Unparsed Address: 1139 RUTH AVE, Vernonia, OR 97064
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,852 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Columbia County
APN: 0401 4N 4W 05 A D 00601
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Vernonia Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Vernonia High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 87° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Vernonia, OR • 97064
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$305,000 – $369,000
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