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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 3,494 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 2 days ago
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NEW YEAR, New Home! The Historic IL Smith House, now priced below appraised value. In the heart of Oregon's wine country, just 30 minutes from downtown Portland, stands the Historic IL Smith House-an Italianate beauty built in 1876 and proudly registered on the Oregon Historic Sites Register. Single family home that can convert to multi-generational living, multi-family or rental income. The main home welcomes you with its wrap-around porch, original millwork, built-ins, and a sweeping grand staircase. Historic details abound, from the spacious wood-burning fireplace to the intricate craftsmanship throughout, while modern updates echo a vintage elegance. Two clawfoot soaking tubs, generous closets and storage, and a gourmet kitchen featuring a striking island crafted from an 1876 standard piano create a home that is both functional and unforgettable. Attached is the Original Carriage House, now a fully ADA-compliant ADU, offering versatility for family, guests, or income potential. With its own entrance, spacious kitchen, elevator, two bedrooms, ADA bath, and plentiful storage, it provides comfort and accessibility without compromise. The entire house has been re-plumbed and re-wired for today's needs. Step outside and the grounds feel like a private sanctuary-lush lawns, fruit trees, grape arbor, and extensive gardens designed for beauty and purpose. Lawns and gardens are equipped with sprinklers throughout for effortless care. A pollinator-friendly bee garden, matching garden shed, and chicken coop bring the landscape to life, while a newer 10-person saltwater hot tub invites relaxation. For modern convenience, the home is fully wired with CAT 6 (10GBPS), blending 19th-century grandeur with 21st-century technology. Don't miss the local historic Downtown Forest Grove, parks and walking paths, all within walking distance. The IL Smith House is more than a home-it is a living piece of history, ready to welcome its next steward.

Full Property Details for 1938 16th Ave

General

  • Price: $959,000
  • Taxes: $7,860 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RWMLS
  • MLS ID: 364730749
  • Updated: 1/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 122 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Accessory Dwelling Unit, Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, Garage Door Opener, Granite, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Laundry, Quartz, Separate Living Quarters/Apartment/Aux Living Unit, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wainscoting, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer/Dryer, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Granite, Island, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Upper - Full Baths: 3
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bedroom: 13 x 12, Upper, 156 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 2: 12 x 12, Upper, 144 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 3: 10 x 9, Lower, 90 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 4: 13 x 10, Upper, 130 Sq. Ft.

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 18 x 15, Main, 270 Sq. Ft.
  • Family Room: 23 x 12, Upper, 276 Sq. Ft.
  • Kitchen: 11 x 20, Main, 220 Sq. Ft.
  • Dining Room: 11 x 20, Main, 220 Sq. Ft.
  • Office/Den/Study: 15 x 23, Upper, 345 Sq. Ft.

Additional Information

  • Security/Safety: Handicap Access, Security Lights, Security System, Security System Owned

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Accessory Dwelling Unit, Covered Deck, Deck, Fenced, Free-Standing Hot Tub, Garden, Guest Quarters, Outbuilding, Patio, Porch, Poultry Coop, Raised Beds, RV Hookup, RV Parking, Second Residence, Sprinkler, Tool Shed, Yard

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street

Location

  • County: Washington
  • Subdivision: Clark Historic District
  • Driving Directions: Main Street, South to 16th

School Information

  • Elementary School: Joseph Gale
  • Middle School: Tom McCall
  • High School: Forest Grove

Community

  • Community Name: 152 - Hillsboro, Forest Grove

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Mini Split
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Forced Air, Mini Split
  • Heating Fuel: Electricity, Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public Water

Structural Information

  • Property Detached: Yes
  • Architectural Style: FourSquare
  • Basement Desc.: Partial Basement, Unfinished
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Windows: Storm Window(s), Wood Frames
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 3,494
  • Year Built: 1876
  • Property Condition: Restored

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 13,068
  • Lot Size: 10, 000 to 14, 999 SqFt
  • Lot Dimensions: 87 x 153
  • Frontage: Concrete, Paved
  • Lot Features: Level, Public Road

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $7,860.5
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: ACRES 0.30
  • Disclosures/Reports: Disclosure
  • Property ID: R425089

Listed by John L. Scott Market Center (503) 359-9100, Nicole Ellis (503) 703-0069

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    503-359-9100

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Schools serving 1938 16th Ave

School District:Forest Grove School District 15
NameGradesDistance
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School
1341 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, OR 97116
6-0.7 mi
Joseph Gale Elementary School
3130 18th Avenue, Forest Grove, OR 97116
K-41 mi
Neil Armstrong Middle School
1777 Mountain View Lane, Forest Grove, OR 97116
7-81.9 mi
Forest Grove High School
1401 Nichols Lane, Forest Grove, OR 97116
9-121.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1938 16th Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/26/2025
Price Reduced
$959,000
-1.64%
MLS
11/03/2025
Price Reduced
$975,000
-2.01%
MLS
9/16/2025
Listed
$995,000
17.06%
MLS
5/11/2022
Sold
$850,000
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Tax History for 1938 16th Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,860
3%
$416,970
3%
2024
$7,648
4%
$404,830
3%
2023
$7,378
16%
$393,040
6%
2021
$6,368
-1%
$370,490
-3%
2022
$6,451
1%
$381,600
6%
2021
$6,368
3%
$359,700
3%
2019
$6,192
3%
$349,230
3%
2018
$6,002
16%
$339,060
16%
2017
$5,153
3%
$291,610
3%
2016
$5,008
16%
$283,120
15%
2015
$4,318
—
$246,490
3%
2014
$4,297
1%
$239,320
3%
2013
$4,251
—
$232,350
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