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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $190,000 on Jun 28, 2002

1657 GALES CT

FOREST GROVE, OR 97116
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,088 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$190,000 · Jun 28, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,815 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$263,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$255,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$536,850

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.38
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
15
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
39
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
38
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 192 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Harvey Clarke Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.1 mi
H
Forest Grove High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Neil Armstrong Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Forest Grove School District 15

Neighborhood · ZIP 97116These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.193

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,542
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.437 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,140
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,041
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.55 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

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How this home compares

1657 Gales Ct measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Forest Grove 97116
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Washington County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Washington County

How it measures up in Forest Grove 97116

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest Grove 97116.

Living area2,088 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,708 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 1657 Gales Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest Grove 97116Washington County
Living areabigger than2,088 ft²70% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac83% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than197128% of homes20% of homes

About 1657 Gales Ct

When did 1657 Gales Ct, Forest Grove, OR last sell?

1657 Gales Ct, Forest Grove, OR last sold on Jun 28, 2002 for $190,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1657 Gales Ct, Forest Grove, OR?

1657 Gales Ct, Forest Grove, OR has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,088 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 1657 Gales Ct, Forest Grove, OR built?

1657 Gales Ct, Forest Grove, OR was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 1657 Gales Ct, Forest Grove, OR?

1657 Gales Ct, Forest Grove, OR is assigned to Harvey Clarke Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Forest Grove High School (high), rated A; Neil Armstrong Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Forest Grove School District 15. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1657 Gales Ct, Forest Grove, OR compare to other homes in Forest Grove 97116?

Among the 7,742 homes in Forest Grove 97116, it is bigger than 70% of them (2,088 ft² against a typical 1,708 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1971 against a typical 1993). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1657 Gales Ct, Forest Grove, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1657 Gales Ct, Forest Grove, OR was $4,815. The county assessed it at $263,100.

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