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$496,089$224 / 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 95How 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 $140,000 on Feb 26, 1997

285 HOWARD AVE

EUGENE, OR 97404
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,215 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$496K
$474K low$519K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$140,000 · Feb 26, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,443 (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.$264,454 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$256,752
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$530,320

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLane
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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 · 60 ft²

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.

E
Howard Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
North Eugene High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Kelly Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Eugene School District 4j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97404These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.149

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.97%
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.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,558
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,142 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,335
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,008
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

285 Howard 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 more than 85% of homes in River Road Community
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Eugene 97404
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in River Road Community
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Eugene 97404
  • Older than 82% of homes in Eugene 97404

What homes are worth in Eugene 97404

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

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$317K$702K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Eugene 97404.

How it measures up in Eugene 97404

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Eugene 97404.

Estimated value$496,089
CheaperTypical $441,441Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $297Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area2,215 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 285 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver Road CommunityEugene 97404Lane County
Estimated valuepricier than$496,08985% of homes70% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2247% of homes4% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than2,215 ft²90% of homes88% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac76% of homes83% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than195639% of homes18% of homes23% of homes

About 285 Howard Ave

How much is 285 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR is $496,089 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $473,504 to $518,674. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR last sell?

285 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR last sold on Feb 26, 1997 for $140,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR?

285 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,215 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 285 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR built?

285 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 285 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR?

285 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR is assigned to Howard Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; North Eugene High School (high), rated D+; Kelly Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Eugene School District 4j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 285 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR compare to other homes in Eugene 97404?

Among the 12,652 homes in Eugene 97404, it is worth more than 70% of them ($496,089 against a typical $441,441), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($224 against a typical $297), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,215 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1956 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Lane County, it is worth more than 60% 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 285 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR was $4,443. The county assessed it at $264,454.

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