The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97479 sells for about $415,900, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.99%), a market in balance. Homes take about 67 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 97479 — Sutherlin
The housing market in 97479 is currently stable, with a median list price of $415,900 and a moderate inventory of 86 active listings. Market activity is driven by local demand and regional affordability, with homes spending an average of 67 days on the market. While year-over-year price growth has flattened, the area remains a competitive option for buyers seeking value outside of the primary Eugene metro core.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and retirees seeking a more affordable, small-town lifestyle while maintaining access to the I-5 corridor for regional commuting.
Median prices moved down 1.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 67 days on market with 4.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 97479, Douglas County OR
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Sutherlin area are generally lower than the regional average for the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Sutherlin School District, which generally maintains average performance ratings compared to state benchmarks.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk during summer months and is subject to standard regional flood and wind insurance requirements.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and service sectors, with steady residential development occurring on the outskirts of the city.
Property taxes are assessed by Douglas County based on the real market value of the property, with rates determined by local taxing districts including schools and emergency services.
Commuters primarily utilize Interstate 5 for travel toward the larger employment hubs of Roseburg to the south or Eugene to the north.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including Cooper Creek Reservoir for fishing and boating, as well as local parks and nearby hiking trails.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with limited new multi-family supply impacting affordability.
The local economy is anchored by timber, manufacturing, and retail services, with significant employment ties to the broader Douglas County and Eugene labor markets.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with Interstate 5 serving as the primary artery for regional transit.
Development is focused on residential expansion on the city's periphery and commercial revitalization along the Central Avenue corridor.
The Douglas County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Sutherlin School District, Douglas County Fire District, and various local utility and water service districts.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk, necessitating comprehensive coverage for homeowners.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Bar Run Golf & RV Resort4.719.2 mi
- Two-Shy Brewing4.918.2 mi
- Whistlers Bend Park4.69.2 mi
- Deadline Falls4.69.1 mi
- Mildred Kanipe Memorial County Park4.76.3 mi
- Swiftwater Park4.68.8 mi
- Sutherlin Community Playground4.69.7 mi
- Whistlers Bend Park4.69.2 mi
- Ford's Pond4.812.2 mi
- Cooper Creek Reservoir4.78.6 mi
- Deadline Falls4.69.1 mi
- Mildred Kanipe Memorial County Park4.76.3 mi
- Oak Hills Golf Club4.311.4 mi
- Dollar General4.29.4 mi
- Mercy Hospital3.617.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular local destination for fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Central community space with playgrounds and sports facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.