242 S 16th St

St Helens, OR
$ 265,000 Beds 2 Baths 1 Sq 864
Monthly Estimate* How much can I afford?

This 1920-built 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 864 sq. ft. of main-level living space plus approximately 442 sq. ft. of finished attic space, providing plenty of potential for renovation, expansion, or value-added improvements. The main level features a living room, kitchen, utility room, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. Outside, the fenced back yard offers additional usable space. Property is being sold as-is. Bring your vision and renovation plans—this property offers an excellent opportunity for an investor, rehabber, or buyer looking to create value.

Active

  • Price
  • $ 265,000
  • City
  • St Helens
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • COLUMBIA
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • 155
  • Lot Size
  • Zip
  • 97051
  • Sqr Footage
  • 864
  • Year Built
  • 1920
  • Taxes
  • $ 2401
  • Style
  • Stories1,Bungalow
  • MLS#
  • 759164981
Listed By: John L. Scott -
Data Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLSOR)

Features

General

Sewer PublicSewer
Heating WallFurnace
Roof Composition
Zoning R-5
Architectural Style Stories1,Bungalow
Year Built 1920
Stories Count 1
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
Tax Year 2025
Parcel Number 11035
County Columbia
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions South 16th Street between Cowlitz Street and Tualatin Street.
High School St Helens
City StHelens
Disclosures Exempt
MLS Area _155
Listing Terms Cash,Rehab
Elementary School Lewis & Clark
Tax Annual Amount 2401.14
Middle/Junior High School St Helens
Property Condition Fixer
Standard Status Active
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N No
Legal Description Trio Attached.
SeniorCommunityYn False
ADU False

Interior Features

Basement CrawlSpace
Hot Water Electricity
Total Bathrooms 1.0
FuelDescription Gas
Total Bedrooms 2
Total Baths 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Fenced,Yard
Lot Features Level
Water Source PublicWater
Exterior Description WoodSiding
Foundation Details ConcretePerimeter
Building Area Total 864.0
Road Surface Type Paved

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Vancouver, WA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Middle School St Helens Middle School
High School St Helens High School

Price History

9/13/2026 Listed $265,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 97051

Price
AVG $580K
$270K
Taxes
AVG $4,117
$2,401
Year Built
AVG 1984
1920
Visits
AVG 58
2
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242 S 16th St St Helens, OR is a Single Family Home for sale at $265000 with 864 sqft and a lot size of Acre(s). 242 S 16th St St Helens has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1920. The property's zip code is 97051 which is in St Helens, OR

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