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$415,628$241 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $322,900 on Apr 20, 2020

16979 UNIVERSITY AVE

SANDY, OR 97055
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,724 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.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$416K
$402K low$429K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$322,900 · Apr 20, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,109 (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.$239,527 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$232,551
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$433,859

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyClackamas
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Sandy High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Kelso Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi
M
Boring Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 mi

District: Oregon Trail School District 46

Neighborhood · ZIP 97055These 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.103
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 100.154

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,279
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.132 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,622
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,966
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.96 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

16979 University Ave 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Clackamas County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Clackamas County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Sandy 97055

What homes are worth in Sandy 97055

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$264K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Sandy 97055.

How it measures up in Sandy 97055

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sandy 97055.

Estimated value$415,628
CheaperTypical $513,427Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$241
CheaperTypical $306Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,724 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,770 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 16979 University Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSandySandy 97055Clackamas County
Estimated valuepricier than$415,62819% of homes18% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24115% of homes13% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,724 ft²51% of homes48% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than201996% of homes97% of homes97% of homes

About 16979 University Ave

How much is 16979 University Ave, Sandy, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16979 University Ave, Sandy, OR is $415,628 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $402,424 to $428,832. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16979 University Ave, Sandy, OR last sell?

16979 University Ave, Sandy, OR last sold on Apr 20, 2020 for $322,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16979 University Ave, Sandy, OR?

16979 University Ave, Sandy, OR has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1,724 square feet of living space.

When was 16979 University Ave, Sandy, OR built?

16979 University Ave, Sandy, OR was built in 2019, making it 7 years old.

What schools serve 16979 University Ave, Sandy, OR?

16979 University Ave, Sandy, OR is assigned to Sandy High School (high), rated B-; Kelso Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Boring Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Oregon Trail School District 46. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16979 University Ave, Sandy, OR compare to other homes in Sandy 97055?

Among the 7,518 homes in Sandy 97055, it is worth more than 18% of them ($415,628 against a typical $513,427), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($241 against a typical $306), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,724 ft² against a typical 1,770 ft²) and it is newer than 97% of them (2019 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Clackamas County, it is worth more than 13% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 16979 University Ave, Sandy, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16979 University Ave, Sandy, OR was $4,109. The county assessed it at $239,527.

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