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185 Browntown Rd, Cave Junction, OR, 97523

2beds
2baths
1,060sqft
$270,000
$255price/sqft
$1,932/moest. monthly cost
$77,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

Beautiful property with a ton of potential 8.5 miles from the City of Cave Junction. The lower section is an established garden area in a sunny fenced, pasture, rich soil. Well flow 11 gpm when drilled. The back section of the property is up on a knoll overlooking the lower section. Fix up the doublewide mobile or use it as a temporary home (not currently habitable) while building the home of your dreams. The top section is secluded and private - keep the seclusion and privacy or remove some trees and have amazing views of the valley. Short distance to the charming Holland store. Vineyards and trails close by. Owner Carry available

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
8
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
8/10
6/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1965

Materials

  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Steel Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Cooktop

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Window features: Aluminum Frames
  • Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls,No One Above,No One Below

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric
  • Cooling features: Heat Pump

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,060
  • Total interior livable area: 1,060 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: R329177
  • Zoning description: RR5
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Covered Deck,Deck
  • Exterior features: RV Dump,RV Hookup
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Panoramic,Territorial,Valley

Lot

  • Lot size: 5 Acres
  • Features: Pasture,Sloped,Wooded

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway,Gated,Gravel,No Garage
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Wildfire
    WildfireVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Wildfire
Inland Flooding
Earthquake
Heat Wave
Landslide
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Josephine County and Oregon

Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,365$16,380
Home Insurance *$110$1,320
Property Taxes $281$3,372
Electricity $176$2,119
Total$1,932$23,184
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$66,240/yr
40% on housing$57,960/yr
45% on housing$51,520/yr

Oregon FAIR Plan Programs

Oregon FAIR Plan Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 2,377Commercial: 170
Total Premiums$3.07M
Total Exposure$840.98M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.1%
12.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.0%
0.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$255This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 97523$237
Josephine County$222

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 97523$185
Josephine County$253

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-02-05Price change$320,000
2025-09-19Listed for sale$325,000
2024-04-14Listing removed$360,000
2022-04-30Listing removed--
2022-03-08Listed for sale$420,000
2022-02-14Listing removed--
2021-11-16Listed for sale$425,000
2021-04-23Sold$399,000
2021-03-08Pending sale$399,000
2021-02-27Listed for sale$399,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDavid L Garcia
BrokerageCentury 21 JC Jones American Dream

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