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$383,608$253 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $204,250 on Jan 14, 2016

17844 BALKEN AVE

SANDY, OR 97055
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,518 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.
1,917 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$384K
$371K low$396K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$204,250 · Jan 14, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,564 (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.$207,752 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$201,701
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$385,408

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(4)

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
Sandy Grade SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Sandy High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Boring Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.7 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

17844 Balken 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 93% of homes in Clackamas County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Clackamas County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Clackamas County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Sandy 97055
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Clackamas County

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
$292K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 9% 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$383,608
CheaperTypical $517,725Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$253
CheaperTypical $305Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,518 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,759 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size1,917 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 17844 Balken Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSandySandy 97055Clackamas County
Estimated valuepricier than$383,6089% of homes9% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25323% of homes18% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,518 ft²36% of homes35% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,917 ft²5% of homes3% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than201385% of homes88% of homes91% of homes

About 17844 Balken Ave

How much is 17844 Balken Ave, Sandy, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17844 Balken Ave, Sandy, OR is $383,608 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $371,434 to $395,782. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17844 Balken Ave, Sandy, OR last sell?

17844 Balken Ave, Sandy, OR last sold on Jan 14, 2016 for $204,250, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17844 Balken Ave, Sandy, OR?

17844 Balken Ave, Sandy, OR has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1,518 square feet of living space.

When was 17844 Balken Ave, Sandy, OR built?

17844 Balken Ave, Sandy, OR was built in 2013, making it 13 years old.

What schools serve 17844 Balken Ave, Sandy, OR?

17844 Balken Ave, Sandy, OR is assigned to Sandy Grade School (elementary), rated B; Sandy High School (high), 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 17844 Balken Ave, Sandy, OR compare to other homes in Sandy 97055?

Among the 7,516 homes in Sandy 97055, it is worth more than 9% of them ($383,608 against a typical $517,725), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($253 against a typical $305), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,518 ft² against a typical 1,759 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (1,917 ft² against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2013 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Clackamas County, it is worth more than 7% 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 17844 Balken Ave, Sandy, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17844 Balken Ave, Sandy, OR was $3,564. The county assessed it at $207,752.

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