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$455,939$318 / 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 $455,000 on Jun 1, 2026

898 JAMES DR

MOLALLA, OR 97038
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,432 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$456K
$441K low$471K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$455,000 · Jun 1, 2026
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$939
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$751
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.100%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$455,000
Null Placeholder · 6.3% 1 · recorded Jun 1, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,009 (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.$209,291 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$203,196
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$443,532

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCLACKAMAS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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.

M
Molalla River Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Molalla High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Mulino Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.3 mi

District: Molalla River School District 35

Neighborhood · ZIP 97038These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.151

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
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.16,755
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.90 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,095
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,596
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.74 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

898 James Dr 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 82% of homes in Clackamas County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Clackamas County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Molalla 97038
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Molalla 97038

What homes are worth in Molalla 97038

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

This home
$268K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Molalla 97038.

How it measures up in Molalla 97038

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Molalla 97038.

Estimated value$455,939
CheaperTypical $499,621Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$318
CheaperTypical $330Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,432 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 898 James Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMolallaMolalla 97038Clackamas County
Estimated valuepricier than$455,93936% of homes33% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31847% of homes43% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,432 ft²38% of homes35% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac22% of homes18% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than200787% of homes88% of homes87% of homes

About 898 James Dr

How much is 898 James Dr, Molalla, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 898 James Dr, Molalla, OR is $455,939 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $440,945 to $470,933. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 898 James Dr, Molalla, OR last sell?

898 James Dr, Molalla, OR last sold on Jun 1, 2026 for $455,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 898 James Dr, Molalla, OR?

898 James Dr, Molalla, OR has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,432 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 898 James Dr, Molalla, OR built?

898 James Dr, Molalla, OR was built in 2007, making it 19 years old.

What schools serve 898 James Dr, Molalla, OR?

898 James Dr, Molalla, OR is assigned to Molalla River Middle School (middle), rated B+; Molalla High School (high), rated B-; Mulino Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Molalla River School District 35. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 898 James Dr, Molalla, OR compare to other homes in Molalla 97038?

Among the 5,711 homes in Molalla 97038, it is worth more than 33% of them ($455,939 against a typical $499,621), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($318 against a typical $330), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,432 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2007 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Clackamas County, it is worth more than 18% 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 898 James Dr, Molalla, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 898 James Dr, Molalla, OR was $4,009. The county assessed it at $209,291.

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