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$508,037$268 / 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 81How 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

78161 RAT CREEK RD

COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,895 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.
0.77 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$508K
$413K low$603K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,771 (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.$225,139 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$218,582
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$496,483

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLane
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1978
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.77
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.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Dorena SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 3.9 mi
H
Cottage Grove High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.5 mi

District: South Lane School District 45j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97424These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.132

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.18,808
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.63 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,921
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,506
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.61 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

78161 Rat Creek Rd 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 77% of homes in Cottage Grove 97424
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Lane County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Cottage Grove 97424
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Lane County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Lane County

What homes are worth in Cottage Grove 97424

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

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$237K$830K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Cottage Grove 97424.

How it measures up in Cottage Grove 97424

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cottage Grove 97424.

Estimated value$508,037
CheaperTypical $385,980Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$268
CheaperTypical $268Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,895 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.77 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 78161 Rat Creek Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCottage Grove 97424Lane County
Estimated valuepricier than$508,03777% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26850% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,895 ft²75% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.77 ac60% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than194220% of homes9% of homes

About 78161 Rat Creek Rd

How much is 78161 Rat Creek Rd, Cottage Grove, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78161 Rat Creek Rd, Cottage Grove, OR is $508,037 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $413,483 to $602,591. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78161 Rat Creek Rd, Cottage Grove, OR last sell?

78161 Rat Creek Rd, Cottage Grove, OR last sold on Mar 17, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78161 Rat Creek Rd, Cottage Grove, OR?

78161 Rat Creek Rd, Cottage Grove, OR has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,895 square feet of living space and a 0.77-acre lot.

When was 78161 Rat Creek Rd, Cottage Grove, OR built?

78161 Rat Creek Rd, Cottage Grove, OR was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78161 Rat Creek Rd, Cottage Grove, OR?

78161 Rat Creek Rd, Cottage Grove, OR is assigned to Dorena School (elementary), rated A; Cottage Grove High School (high), rated C+. All sit in South Lane School District 45j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78161 Rat Creek Rd, Cottage Grove, OR compare to other homes in Cottage Grove 97424?

Among the 6,570 homes in Cottage Grove 97424, it is worth more than 77% of them ($508,037 against a typical $385,980), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($268 against a typical $268), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,895 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.77 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1942 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Lane County, it is worth more than 62% 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 78161 Rat Creek Rd, Cottage Grove, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78161 Rat Creek Rd, Cottage Grove, OR was $2,771. The county assessed it at $225,139.

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