Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/16/2026
Listed
$585,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Step into Forest Grove's historic district and discover this lovingly preserved 1900 farmhouse-where vintage charm meets thoughtful modern updates. This two-story home gives you room to grow, create, and savor the slower pace of small-town life. Inside, recent improvements elevate the home's comfort and style: fresh interior and exterior paint, newly refinished hardwood floors, and beautifully remodeled bathrooms. A highly desirable main-level bedroom and full bath provide flexible living options-ideal for guests, multigenerational needs, or easy single-level living. Sitting on a generous lot, the property offers space for gardens, gatherings, and quiet moments under the shade of mature trees. Located on picturesque Birch Street, this home places you moments from Forest Grove's shops, parks, and Pacific University.And an added bonus: preferred lender is offering a complementary one-year interest rate buy-down for qualified buyers-adding even more value to this historic gem.If you've been searching for a home with soul, space, and Forest Grove's signature warmth, this is the one!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1617 Birch St
General
- Price: $585,000
- Taxes: $5,504 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RWMLS
- MLS ID: 551659710
- Updated: 7/17/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Laundry, Vinyl Floor, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer/Dryer
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Pantry, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: 13 x 12, Upper, 156 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 2: 12 x 9, Upper, 108 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 3: 12 x 8, Upper, 96 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 4: 12 x 11, Main, 132 Sq. Ft.
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 20 x 12, Main, 240 Sq. Ft.
- Kitchen: 20 x 16, Main, 320 Sq. Ft.
- Dining Room: 13 x 12, Main, 156 Sq. Ft.
- Mud Room: 12 x 5, Main
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Sidewalk
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced, Porch, Public Road, Tool Shed, Yard
Parking
- Parking Features: On Street, Parking Pad
Location
- County: Washington
- Driving Directions: 19th Ave., south on Birch Street
School Information
- Elementary School: Joseph Gale
- Middle School: Neil Armstrong
- High School: Forest Grove
Community
- Community Name: 152 - Hillsboro, Forest Grove
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
Structural Information
- Property Detached: Yes
- Architectural Style: 2 Story, Farmhouse
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,948
- Year Built: 1900
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,147
- Lot Size: 7, 000 to 9, 999 SqFt
- Frontage: Paved
- Lot Features: Level, Public Road
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,504.63
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: CHEROKEE STRIP
- Disclosures/Reports: Disclosure
- Property ID: R425917
Listed by John L. Scott (503) 645-7433, Cathleen Clark Thomas (503) 756-1431
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Schools
Schools serving 1617 Birch St
School District:Forest Grove School District 15
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Joseph Gale Elementary School 3130 18th Avenue, Forest Grove, OR 97116 | K-4 | 0.8 mi |
Neil Armstrong Middle School 1777 Mountain View Lane, Forest Grove, OR 97116 | 7-8 | 1.7 mi |
Forest Grove High School 1401 Nichols Lane, Forest Grove, OR 97116 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1617 Birch St
Tax History
Tax History for 1617 Birch St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,505
—
$300,760
3%
2025
$5,505
3%
$292,000
3%
2024
$5,356
8%
$283,500
7%
2023
$4,956
16%
$264,010
6%
2021
$4,277
-1%
$248,870
-3%
2022
$4,333
1%
$256,330
6%
2021
$4,277
3%
$241,630
3%
2019
$4,160
3%
$234,600
3%
2018
$4,032
3%
$227,770
3%
2017
$3,908
3%
$221,140
3%
2016
$3,797
4%
$214,700
3%
2015
$3,651
—
$208,450
3%
2014
$3,634
1%
$202,380
3%
2013
$3,587
—
$196,490
—
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1617 Birch St, Forest Grove, OR 97116 (MLS# 551659710) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1617 Birch St is currently listed for $585,000 and was received on July 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 1617 Birch St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Forest Grove? You can browse all Forest Grove real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.