1938 16th Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116

Forest Grove
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1938 16th Ave,Forestgrove, OR 97116
$959,000
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  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,494 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: nicole ellis
Office: john l. scott market center
MLS#:364730749
Source:PORTLAND

Price summary

  • Price:$959,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$274.47

About this home

The Grande Dame of Forest Grove is celebrating its 150th year! 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,...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1876
  • Listing ID #:364730749
  • Added:198 day(s) ago
  • Updated:April 03, 2026 at 11:24 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Granite, Island, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance
  • Basement Description:Partial Basement, Unfinished
  • Living area:3,494 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Baseboard, Forced Air, Mini Split

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition, Shingle
  • Year built:1876
  • Building area:3,494 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.3 Acres
  • Lot Features:Level, Public Road
  • Architectural Style:Four Square
  • Exterior Features:Covered Deck, Deck, Fenced, Free Standing Hot Tub, Garden, Guest Quarters, Outbuilding, Patio, Porch, Poultry Coop, RV Hookup, RV Parking, Raised Beds, Second Residence, Sprinkler, Tool Shed, Yard
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels:2 Stories

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Water:Public Water
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$959,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$274.47
  • Tax amount:$7,861 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Washer/Dryer
  • Amenities:Ceiling Fan, Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Laundry, Storm Windows, Tile Floor, Vaulted Ceiling, Wainscoting, Wall To Wall Carpet, Wood Floors, Wood Frame Windows

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:1
  • Parking description:Driveway, Off Street
  • Garage spaces:1
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