Discover your slice of rural paradise on this beautiful acreage where hobby farm dreams and forest serenity come together. This spacious ranch-style home offers 2,268 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, perfectly positioned on land that invites endless possibilities. Step into a thoughtfully designed layout featuring generous living spaces across two levels, including a large family room, bedroom and full bath on the lower level—ideal for entertaining or multi-generational living. The 1,134 square feet of main floor provides easy one-level accessibility with 2 bedrooms and a full bath. Built in 1970 and updated over the years, this home has good bones and is ready for your creative refinements. Large windows welcome natural light, while peaceful wooded views create a serene backdrop. An incredible @900 sq ft shop/carport is perfectly positioned for your farm, art, workshop, barn, RV, boats or additional parking. Whether you're envisioning a thriving hobby farm, creative space, horse facilities, or orchard—this property provides the canvas. The gently sloping, wooded terrain offers both usable cleared spaces and the privacy of mature trees, creating that coveted retreat atmosphere. Located in Columbia County's peaceful Scappoose-St. Helens area, you'll enjoy rural living while remaining conveniently connected. Property highlights include mixed topography, shop/barn/fenced chicken coop, mature trees, privacy, and St. Helens schools. Below-market price reflects current condition: house needs new carpet, interior paint and minor repairs. Seller to make no repairs but may offer credit in lieu of repairs. All personal property on site is available for purchase.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
2.55 acresLot Size
$307Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Juli Martin• LUXE Forbes Global Properties
Bought with Ali Englehardt• Keller Williams Sunset Corridor
Beautiful acreage with upgraded home, new roof, carpet, laminate, cabinets, interior doors, new stainless appliances including refrigerator and large family room downstairs. Owner has leveled, graveled and prepped area for shop or barn.
Public Records
Mar 1, 2005
Sold
$236,000
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 14, 1988
Sold
$73,700
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,431 (+3.7%)
$175,190 + $136,730
$311,920
2024
$4,274 (+1.4%)
$170,080 + $132,760
$302,840
2023
$4,217 (+4.4%)
$157,670 + $136,350
$294,020
2022
$4,038 (+10.4%)
$152,990 + $132,470
$285,460
2021
$3,656 (+3.5%)
$155,080 + $122,070
$277,150
2020
$3,531 (+1.4%)
$145,240 + $123,840
$269,080
2019
$3,482 (+3.2%)
$139,460 + $121,790
$261,250
2018
$3,375 (+2.9%)
$149,870 + $103,780
$253,650
2017
$3,280 (+1.3%)
$145,510 + $100,760
$246,270
2016
$3,238 (+12.2%)
$141,280 + $97,820
$239,100
2015
$2,885 (+17.3%)
$112,330 + $101,650
$213,980
2014
$2,460 (−8.1%)
$113,890 + $71,860
$185,750
2013
$2,678 (+3.2%)
$73,230 + $134,520
$207,750
2012
$2,594 (+2.2%)
$71,100 + $130,600
$201,700
2011
$2,537 (+0.4%)
$69,030 + $126,800
$195,830
2010
$2,527 (+3.2%)
$67,020 + $123,110
$190,130
2009
$2,449
$65,070 + $119,530
$184,600
Tax history for 32198 Cater Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,431 (+3.7%)
$175,190 + $136,730
$311,920
2024
$4,274 (+1.4%)
$170,080 + $132,760
$302,840
2023
$4,217 (+4.4%)
$157,670 + $136,350
$294,020
2022
$4,038 (+10.4%)
$152,990 + $132,470
$285,460
2021
$3,656 (+3.5%)
$155,080 + $122,070
$277,150
2020
$3,531 (+1.4%)
$145,240 + $123,840
$269,080
2019
$3,482 (+3.2%)
$139,460 + $121,790
$261,250
2018
$3,375 (+2.9%)
$149,870 + $103,780
$253,650
2017
$3,280 (+1.3%)
$145,510 + $100,760
$246,270
2016
$3,238 (+12.2%)
$141,280 + $97,820
$239,100
2015
$2,885 (+17.3%)
$112,330 + $101,650
$213,980
2014
$2,460 (−8.1%)
$113,890 + $71,860
$185,750
2013
$2,678 (+3.2%)
$73,230 + $134,520
$207,750
2012
$2,594 (+2.2%)
$71,100 + $130,600
$201,700
2011
$2,537 (+0.4%)
$69,030 + $126,800
$195,830
2010
$2,527 (+3.2%)
$67,020 + $123,110
$190,130
2009
$2,449
$65,070 + $119,530
$184,600
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.55 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
2,268
Year built
1970
Style
Other
County
Columbia County
APN
0208 4N 2W 11 0 0 01300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Oct 29, 2021 • Final
Residential structural
Remove the existing rotten deck and install a new deck.
Addition
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