Columbia County property record for 285 S 2nd St, Saint Helens, OR 97051
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 4 ba · 4,655 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,502 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4103-BD-08000 |
| Primary APN | 4103-BD-08000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,655 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,187 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 982 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,844 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 862 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 982 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 4 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 9435 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 201041030210670000 |
| Street Address | 285 S 2ND ST |
| City | SAINT HELENS |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97051-2007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SH:AR |
| Legal Description | SUBD:CITY OF ST HELENS SEC/TWN/RNG/MER:SEC 03 TWN 4N RNG 1W |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 04N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Quarter | NW |
| Quarter-Quarter Section | SE |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF ST HELENS |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6700 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA OR |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. HELENS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 970700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the St. Helens Downtown Historic District listed 1984 · 102 contributing resources · NRIS 84000137 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 285 S 2nd St acquired it in August 2006.
Source: Columbia County records, as of December 5, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 S 2ND ST, SAINT HELENS, OR 97051-2007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000001760 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011408 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 S 2nd St was $6,502.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | St. Helens City |
| Unified School District | St. Helens School District 502 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,502.00 | $403,610 Land $93,520 Building $310,090 | $1,165,650 Land $231,390 Building $934,260 |
| 2023 | $6,181.00 | $380,450 Land $88,340 Building $292,110 | $1,244,050 Land $260,020 Building $984,030 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 S 2nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 285 S 2nd St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ST HELENS serves 13,410 people · EPA ID OR4100724 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2021 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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