Betting on the direction home prices will go in the new year is dicey, but one constant — location — offers some guidance to home shoppers. The median sale price in each of Oregon’s 36 counties ranges widely. Dwellings on Gilliam County’s farmland in the Columbia Basin can cost 25% less than Portland residences on a standard-size city lot, according to the real estate marketplace Redfin.
The median sale price is the point in the middle in which half of the properties sold at a higher price and the other half at a lower price. The sale of one over-the-top mansion, like a three-acre riverfront estate in Lake Oswego priced at $11.5 million or a massive oceanfront log house with a private helipad in Gold Beach asking $10,888,000, can inflate the median.
Often, the highest residential listing in a county is a revenue-generating farm, ranch or vineyard with the asking price based on business opportunities, including dividing the land to develop it, rather than the home itself.
Here’s a sweeping look at Oregon’s 36 counties’ most expensive homes for sale compared to the median sale price.
The median sale price of a home in Baker County was $337,500 In November 2023, up 60.7% since the same month last year, according to Redfin calculations of home data from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and/or public records. See a five-year trend chart.
Baker County’s most expensive residential property for sale: Four S Land and Cattle Ranch at 20588 Highway 245 in Hereford at $6.45 million.
The single-level house, built in 2016 on 5,970 acres, has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,130 square feet of living space. “The property benefits from dependable irrigation water from Unity Reservoir,” says listing agent Evan Kaseberg of LandLeader.
The median sale price for Benton County was $570,000 last month, a 1.9% increase compared to last year.
Benton County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 3485 N.W. Dimple Hill in Corvallis at $1,950,000.
The two-story house, built in 2005 on eight acres, has six bedrooms, four bathrooms and 7,722 square feet of living space. “Perfect for equestrian, vineyard hobby farm or gardening … multigenerational living with separate kitchen, full theater in basement,” says listing agent Wendy Leibelt of Town & Country Realty.
The median sale price for Clackamas County was $601,000 last month, a 0.2% increase compared to last year.
Clackamas County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 12850 S. Fielding Road in Lake Oswego at $11.5 million.
The three-acre riverfront estate has a renovated Mediterranean-style mansion with a ballroom, nine bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and a pool house.
“The person who will love this home is one who wants space both indoors and outdoors without being far from town,” listing broker Justin Harnish of Harnish Company Realtors told The Oregonian/OregonLive. Read more.
The median sale price for Clatsop County was $486,000 last month, a 12.7% decrease compared to last year.
Clatsop County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 1880 Pacific St. in Cannon Beach at $6,495,000.
The custom, furnished oceanfront house, built in 2003 on a 9,148-square-foot lot facing Haystack Rock, has five bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms and 4,127 square feet of living space. “A beautiful spiral staircase from the deck (leads) to the garden steps away from the sand,” says listing agent Abbas Atwi of Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty.
The median sale price for Columbia County was $439,000 last month, a 2.4% decrease compared to last year.
Columbia County’s most expensive residential property for sale: Elk Valley Ranch at 61612 Fays Lane in St. Helens at $2,950,000
The log, lodge-style house, built in 2014 on 80 acres, has four bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and 4,235 square feet of living space. There is an “open floor plan … soaring ceilings, hardwood flooring and ample natural light from skylights and windows,” says listing agent Aaron Pontius with Drew Coleman of Opt.
The median sale price for Coos County was $330,000 last month, a 14.7% decrease compared to last year.
Coos County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 2840 Beach Loop Dr. in Bandon at $2,995,000.
The oceanfront house, built in 2005 on almost two acres 60 feet above sea level, has three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 3,336 square feet of living space. “Spacious rooms, large windows, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, a gourmet kitchen,” describes listing agent Hunter Finch of Coastal Sotheby’s International Realty.
The median sale price for Crook County was $419,000 last month, a 12% decrease compared to the same time period last year.
Crook County’s most expensive residential property for sale: Y Bell Ranch at 8055 S.W. Powell Butte Highway in Powell Butte at $19,999,999.
The main house, built in 2009 on 435 acres with Cascade mountain views, has five bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and 8,863 square feet of living space. “The ranch also includes a guesthouse, ranch manager house and the original house and barn,” says listing agent Rachel Rhoden of Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty.
The median sale price for Curry County was $462,500 last month, a 5.5% increase compared to last year.
Curry County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 35400 Highway 101 in Gold Beach at $10,888,000.
The oceanfront log house, built with old-growth timber in 2011 on 28 acres, has four bedrooms, five bathrooms and 10,000 square feet of living space. “The expansive estate also offers a quaint guesthouse, two barns, a shop, gazebo and a private helipad,” says listing agent Marie Curtis of RE/MAX Coast and Country.
The median sale price for Deschutes County was $663,113 last month, a 8.7% increase compared to last year.
Deschutes County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 16465 Suntree Lane in Sisters at $15.9 million.
The Mediterranean-style main residence, built in 2005 on 67 acres within the Deschutes Land Trust preserve, has eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms and 9,050 square feet of living space. “The property features a private-access apartment suite … and a single-story home with 1,700 square feet, and a two-story house with 2,200 square feet,” says listing agent Samuel Real with Matthew Montoya of Engel & Voelkers Bend.
The median sale price for Douglas County was $340,000 last month, a 2% decrease compared to last year.
Douglas County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 8960 Days Creek Cutoff Road in Canyonville at $6.7 million.
The renovated riverfront house, built in 1955 on 750 acres, has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,368 square feet of living space. “The land can be divided into its highest and best use sections,” says listing agent Paul Terjeson with Steve Helms of Keller Williams Realty Mid-Willamette.
The median sale price for Gilliam County was $120,000 in October 2023, a 57.6% decrease compared to the same time period last year, according to Redfin calculations of home data from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and/or public records.
Gilliam County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 52880 Lost Valley Road in Condon at $3.2 million.
The main ranch house, built in 1947 and renovated in 1950 on 4,001 acres, has three bedrooms, one bathroom and 3,200 square feet of living space. There is also a bunkhouse, barns, machine sheds and outbuildings, says listing agent Kimbal Logan of Kimbal Logan Real Estate.
The median sale price for Grant County was $340,000 last month, a 21.8% increase compared to last year. See a five-year trend chart.
Grant County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 23324 Highway 395 N in Mount Vernon at $6,995,000.
The custom house built of hand-scribed logs in 2004 on 3,650 acres on Grouse Mountain, has three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 5,841 square feet of living space. “Magnificent setting to share with weekend guests,” says listing agent Mary Doyle of Coldwell Banker Bain.
The median sale price for Harney County was $130,000 in June 2023, a 53.6% decrease compared to the same time period last year, according to Redfin calculations of home data from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and/or public records. These Harney County homes sold in the last year.
Harney County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 37215 Dead End Lane in Burns is $4,950,000.
The 2016 Marlette manufactured house, built on 957 acres, has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,483 square feet of living space. There is an attached three-car garage that has a canning room, cold storage and office. There is also a shop with heated floors as well as a covered hay facility, bunkhouse, tack room, garden shed and green house, says listing agent Anthony Hackman of Waldo Real Estate.
The median sale price for Hood River County was $742,500 in November 2023, a 1.7% decrease compared to last year.
Hood River County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 4694 Westwood Dr. in Hood River at $4.5 million.
The two-story house with skylights, built in 1988 on 11 acres, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 7,686 square feet of living space. “Winery, tasting room, vineyard and charming home in a picturesque setting,” says listing agent Allison Stolz of Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty.
The median sale price for Jackson County was $445,000 last month, a 9.1% increase compared to last year.
Jackson County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 4184 Bellinger Lane in Medford at $11,950,000.
The 247-acre gated Grestoni Vineyards Estate has a 6,800-square-foot contemporary mansion with a home theater, four bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms built in 2007. “The custom barn is unlike any other barn tasting room in southern Oregon, and the property offers a tremendous amount of value,” listing broker Alan DeVries of Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty told The Oregonian/OregonLive.
The median sale price for Jefferson County was $432,450 last month, a 2.1% decrease compared to last year.
Jefferson County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 9619 N.W. Columbia Dr NW in Madras at $5.5 million.
The farmhouse, built in 1907 on 240 acres in the Agency Plains plateau, has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,724 square feet of living space. “The ADA-accessible design, 23,000-square-foot agricultural building (could be modified as) office space, conference room, reception and restrooms,” say listing agents Mike Ahern of eXp Realty and Shannon Mathisen of Windermere Central Oregon Real Estate.
The median sale price for Josephine County was $420,000 last month, a 2.3% decrease compared to last year.
Josephine County’s most expensive residential property for sale: Three Creeks Vineyard Estate at 7821 Holland Loop Road in Cave Junction at $6.6 million.
The house, built in 1979 on 263 acres, has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and 6,936 square feet of living space. There is also a 1,700-square-foot second dwelling, barn, equipment shed and detached garage, says listing agent Rich Holstrom of Rich Holstrom Real Estate.
The median sale price for Klamath County was $322,500 last month, a 29.5% increase compared to last year. See a five-year trend chart.
Klamath County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 3 Mile Nfg 49 in Chiloquin at $6.9 million.
The modern farmhouse, built in 2001 on 800 off-grid acres, has seven bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms and 5,867 square feet of living space. “Mountain views in every direction, escape the stress of the city to the stunning, well-maintained, fully operational Jackson Creek Ranch,” says listing agent Garrett Zoller with Timothy O’Neil of Land and Wildlife.
The median sale price for Lake County was $913,000 last month, a 288.3% increase compared to last year. Here’s a list of Lake County homes that sold in the last year, according to Redfin home data from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and/or public records.
Lake County’s most expensive residential property for sale: Pitcher Ranch at 73814 Bear Creek Flat Lane in Silver Lake at $4,420,000.
The custom, contemporary-style house, built in 2011 on 2,916 acres, has seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and 3,735 square feet of living space. There is an additional 1,200 square feet of shop-garage space, a guesthouse, guest cabin and tractor barn-workshop, says listing agent Alexander Robertson with Scott Hawes of Fay Ranches.
The median sale price for Lane County was $427,000 last month, a 2.5% decrease compared to last year.
Lane County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 90611 Coburg Road in Eugene at $6 million.
The 67-acre property has a farmhouse, built in 1892 and renovated in 1922, with four bedrooms, one bathroom and 2,736 square feet of living space. “Prime soils. 2011 well log shows 100 gallons per minute. Buyer to perform all due diligence regarding zoning, feasibility and permitting,” say Richard Manion of Walker Family Development and Tim Gurton of Treewishes Company.
The median sale price for Lincoln County was $450,000 last month, a 15.7% decrease compared to last year. See a five-year trend chart.
Lincoln County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 179 Siletz Highway in Lincoln City at $4,850,000.
The architect-designed modern house sits on 36.3 acres above Siletz Bay with panoramic views of the Siletz River delta and the Pacific Ocean. There are three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 4,965 square feet of living space. “Stainless entry opens to a soaring great room, revealing vaulted ceilings and slate floors throughout the home,” says listing agent Bobby Stevens of You’re Home Real Estate.
The median sale price for Linn County was $422,000 last month, a 9.6% increase compared to last year. See a five-year trend chart.
Linn County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 30270 Peoria Road in Shedd at $2.9 million.
The main residence, built in 1886 as the Peoria schoolhouse, has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,366 square feet of living space. The 35-acre riverfront property is a working nursery with a manager’s house, says listing agent Kyler Gulaskey of eXp Realty.
The median sale price for Malheur County was $199,000 last month, a 26.3% decrease compared to last year. See a five-year trend chart.
Malheur County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 707 Foothill Dr. in Ontario at $3,916,760.
The ranch house, built on 327 acres, has two bedrooms, one bathroom and 1,388 square feet of living space, according to listing agent Chet Pipkin of Downs Realty-Ontario.
The median sale price for Marion County is $432,595 last month, a 0.6% increase compared to last year.
Marion County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 9929 Champoeg Road NE in Aurora at $2.9 million.
The Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired custom house, built in 2005 on 11 acres, has three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 3,363 square feet of living space. A workshop is fully finished, says listing agent Julie Halter of Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty.
The median sale price for Morrow County was $324,000 last month, a 13.6% decrease compared to last year. See a five-year trend chart.
Morrow County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 79000 Skoubo Road in Boardman at $850,000.
The farmhouse, built in 1918 on 36 acres outside the city limits, has four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,562 square feet of living space. “Run livestock and enjoy the peace and quiet of the country life. Farmhouse has lots of charm but needs some updating. Outbuildings can house your favorite animals,” says listing agent Debora Wood of John L Scott Hermiston.
The median sale price for Multnomah County is $493,000 in November 2023, a 1.9% decrease compared to the same time period last year. See a five-year trend chart.
Multnomah County’s most expensive residential property for sale: A penthouse atop the new 35-story downtown Portland Ritz-Carlton at 550 S.W. 10th Ave. #3503 at $8,999,000.
The penthouse, to be finished based on the owner’s taste, could have three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 3,256 square feet of living space. “Spectacular mountain, city and river views wrapped around the east, north and south,” says Terry Sprague of LUXE Forbes Global Properties, who is selling the 132 private homes in the glamor-driven tower.
The median sale price for Polk County was $430,000 last month, a 5.7% decrease compared to last year.
Polk County’s most expensive residential property for sale: Wetzel Family of Wines at 17485 Highway 22 in Dallas at $14 million.
The residence, built in 1997 on 87 acres, has three bedrooms, four bathrooms and 3,655 square feet of living space. “Vineyard, winery, tasting room and bed and breakfast inn are in the Van Duzer Corridor American Viticultural Area (AVA). The environmentally and socially responsible LIVE certified property has expansion potential, says listing agents Brett Veatch with Kendall Jones of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate.
The median sale price for Sherman County was $153,000 in September 2023, a 50.3% decrease compared to last year. Here’s a list of Sherman County homes that sold in the last year, according to Redfin home data from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and/or public records.
Sherman County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 302 Vista Lane in Moro at $519,000.
The single-level house, built in 2016 on two acres with views of Moro as well as Mount Hood and Mount Adams, has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,904 square feet of living space. “Heated and cooled with an efficient heat pump and newer wood stove, a lifetime steel roof and real wood floors throughout,” says listing agent Emily Bailey of Keller Williams Sunset Corridor.
The median sale price for Tillamook County was $492,500 last month, a 16.7% increase compared to last year. See a five-year trend chart.
Tillamook County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 405 Fall Creek Dr. in Oceanside at $2,750,000.
The gabled custom house built by Coaster Construction in 2009 and renovated in 2010 sits on 0.38 acres. The 6,356-square-foot dwelling has ocean views, three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and “floor-to-ceiling natural basalt custom fireplace,” says listing agent Pamela Zielinski of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate.
The median sale price for Umatilla County was $294,411 last month, a 5.1% increase compared to last year.
Umatilla County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 55283 Highway 204 in Weston at $1,550,000.
The two-story house, built in 1977 and renovated in 1994 sits on 24.38 acres in the Blue Mountains. The modern farmhouse has eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms and 5,509 square feet of living space, including a self-contained apartment with a private entrance and accessibility elevator from the garage. The property also has an airstrip, greenhouse and prime farmland, says listing agent B. George Kaup of Coldwell Banker Walla Walla.
The median sale price for Union County was $307,250 last month, a 2.7% decrease compared to last year.
Union County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 79250 Lookout Mountain Road in Elgin at $5.3 million.
The trophy hunting ranch on 1,731 acres is surrounded by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The lodge residence was built in 1960 next to a pond and has six bedrooms, three bathrooms and 4,132 square feet of living space. There are two RV garages, three tent decks and an 868-square-foot A-frame cabin, according to listing agent Austin Callison of Hayden Outdoors.
The median sale price for Wallowa County was $450,000 last month, a 71.4% increase compared to last year. See a five-year trend chart.
Wallowa County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 65131 McFetridge Road in Enterprise at $13,777,000.
The lodge-style executive house, built in 2009, has four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 17,088 square feet of living space. “It may work well for a home or corporate retreat,” says listing agent John Knipe of Knipe Land Company. The 235-acre property also has a manager’s home and shop.
The median sale price for Wasco County was $357,700 last month, a 13.8% decrease compared to last year. See a five-year trend chart.
Wasco County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 6286 Five Mile Road in The Dalles at $3,885,000.
The three-level house, built in 2000 on 72 acres with Mount Hood views, has four bedrooms, six bathrooms and 7,510 square feet of living space. “All spaces open to the outdoors with wraparound covered porches,” says listing agent Peggy Hoag of Hoag Real Estate.
The median sale price for Washington County was $570,000 last month, a 5% increase compared to last year. See a five-year trend chart.
Washington County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 33660 S.W. Firdale Road in Cornelius at $6,995,000.
The classic-style house with pitched roofs, turrets and covered porches built in 1998 has eight bedrooms, six bathrooms and 8,875 square feet of living space. The 10-acre property also has a detached 2,300-square-foot guesthouse, full tennis court, pool and separate pool house, says listing agent Rebeccah Lee of Works Real Estate.
The median sale price for Wheeler County, based on two sales, was $177,500 in November 2023.
Wheeler County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 12893 Butte Creek Lane in Fossil at $6,150,000.
The riverfront ranch house by Robertson Architects built in 1996 on 5,430 acres has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,000 square feet of living space. “The home was designed to seamlessly transition from indoors to outside and blend in well with its surroundings,” says listing agent Samuel Houser of Live Water Properties. There is also a 900-square-foot single-story bunkhouse.
The median sale price for Yamhill County was $474,800 last month, a 3.1% decrease compared to last year.
Yamhill County’s most expensive residential property for sale: 30575 N.E. Fernwood Road in Newberg at $16.5 million.
The 31-acre property is in Yamhill’s wine country and near Chehalem Glenn Golf Course. The manufactured home, built in 2003, has three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,782 square feet of living space. “Buyer to perform due diligence on possible urban growth boundary (UGB) expansion. Sale includes three tax lots (18.1 acres, 10 acres, 2.99 acres),” says listing agent Lyndon Hansen of Keller Williams Realty Professionals.
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