Welcome to the Porter House in the heart of Stayton, once owned by the city’s longtime mayor. It features restored original wood floors, plenty of vintage charm, updated windows, a 2024 roof, new kitchen flooring, and a whole-house generator. The finished 1,200 sq ft shop includes an RV bay, a rear bay, and ADU potential. The spacious lot offers a quiet, park-like feel close to Stayton’s Old Town. Welcome to the Porter House, a landmark property in the heart of Stayton. Built in 1922, this home carries more than a century of local history. It was once owned by Stayton’s longtime mayor, who served the community for 33 years.The original wood floors have been beautifully restored on both the main and upper levels. The kitchen and dining area feature new tiled luxury vinyl flooring. The kitchen is large and keeps that classic 1920s character. The roof was replaced in 2024, the windows have been updated, and the home includes a whole-house generator.The house is gorgeous, but wait until you see the shop. It even has its own address. At 1,200 square feet and fully finished, it offers a generous RV bay and a second pull-through bay off the back. Check with the City of Stayton’s planning department to confirm current ADU options and code requirements.The lot is spacious and has a private, park-like feel with room to relax, garden, or entertain. It’s a quiet setting with mature landscaping and a sense of space that’s hard to find this close to town.The Porter House offers history, craftsmanship, and practical amenities—a rare combination in today’s market. The location is within walking distance of Stayton’s Old Town.
For sale
Listed by:
HEIDI HAZEL Agent:971-701-7446,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Northwest Real Estate
$629,000
965 N 4th Ave, Stayton, OR 97383
3beds
2,216sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
10,000 Square Feet Lot
$624,500 Zestimate®
$284/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet settingWhole-house generatorPlenty of vintage charmSpacious lotUpdated windowsNew kitchen flooringRestored original wood floors
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 08, 2025 at 11:53am
Listed by:
HEIDI HAZEL Agent:971-701-7446,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Northwest Real Estate
Source: WVMLS,MLS#: 835802
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Area (Combination), Formal
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,216
- Total interior livable area: 2,216 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Deck, Covered Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Green
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100 x 100
- Features: Dimension Above, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, RV/Boat Storage
- Zoning: Stayton-MDR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Shake Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Lower/Basement
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Owned
- Subdivision: Hollister Addition
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Stayton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $284/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $4,020
- Price range: $629K - $629K
- Date on market: 12/6/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,ODVA,FHA,Conventional,USDA Loan
Estimated market value
$624,500
$593,000 - $656,000
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $629,000$284/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,679/mo
Principal & interest
$3034
Property taxes
$425
Home insurance
$220
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 97383
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Stayton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Stayton Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Stayton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Stayton
- Middle: Stayton
- High: Stayton
Source: WVMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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