The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97051 sells for about $430,000, or $278 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,878 a month.
ZIP 97051 — St. Helens
The housing market in 97051 is currently experiencing a period of price adjustment with a median sale price of $430,000. Market activity remains somewhat competitive, though year-over-year price trends show a slight decline. Data for specific metrics like rental rates and detailed tax history are not currently published for this ZIP code.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a more affordable, waterfront-adjacent lifestyle compared to the immediate Portland urban core.
Median prices moved down 1.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 97051, Columbia 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.
Schools in the area are generally characterized by their service within the St. Helens School District, with performance metrics varying by individual campus.
The area is situated along the Columbia River, necessitating awareness of flood-plain management and regional wildfire risk protocols.
Economic momentum is tied to the Columbia River corridor's industrial character and the ongoing transition of former utility sites, alongside steady residential development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Columbia County, with rates determined by local levies and special district requirements.
Commuters typically utilize US-30 for access to the Portland metropolitan employment core, with travel times varying based on traffic conditions.
The area features significant access to the Columbia River for boating and fishing, alongside local parks and historic downtown shopping districts.
The rental market shows moderate demand with a focus on long-term residential stability, though specific vacancy and investor-presence data are not currently published.
The local economy is anchored by the industrial corridor along the Columbia River and supported by regional service and retail sectors.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with US-30 serving as the main artery connecting the area to the broader Portland region.
Development activity is focused on residential expansion and the repurposing of former industrial sites along the riverfront.
The Columbia County Assessor manages property valuations and tax roll maintenance for all parcels within the ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to levies from the St. Helens School District and various local utility and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk assessments common to the Pacific Northwest.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
- Kids Club Fun & Fitness4.316.4 mi
- Plumper Farms4.219 mi
- NW Escape Experience519.2 mi
- Cinema of Horrors Haunted House4.517.8 mi
- Cascades Amphitheater4.115.8 mi
- Clark County Fairgrounds4.315.7 mi
- Spirit Of Halloweentown3.76.4 mi
- Topaz Farm4.416.8 mi
- Bella Organic Farm417.9 mi
- Spirit Of Halloweentown3.76.4 mi
- Paradise Point State Park410.7 mi
- HalloweenTown Every October4.26.4 mi
- Abrams Park4.610.2 mi
- Warrior Rock Lighthouse Point Trailhead4.58 mi
- HalloweenTown Every October4.26.4 mi
- Cedar Creek Grist Mill4.817.1 mi
- Play Street Museum - Vancouver4.816.9 mi
- Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts4.718 mi
- Warrior Rock Lighthouse4.57.1 mi
- Paradise Point State Park410.7 mi
- Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge4.79.4 mi
- Horseshoe Lake Park4.59.1 mi
- Abrams Park4.610.2 mi
- Warrior Rock Lighthouse Point Trailhead4.58 mi
- Scappoose Bay Marine Park, Port of Columbia County4.55.6 mi
- Fred's Marina4.419 mi
- Rocky Pointe Marina4.112.9 mi
- St. Helens Marina4.46.3 mi
- Felida Moorage RR 664.315.6 mi
- Safeway4.29 mi
- Fred Meyer4.19.8 mi
- Safeway3.85.1 mi
- Woodland Corner Store & Deli4.89.4 mi
- NAPA Auto Parts - Woodland Auto Supply4.49.1 mi
- Portland International Airport4.526.1 mi
- Providence Saint Vincent Hospital Heliport4.626.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive recreational opportunities including boating and fishing.
Features historic architecture and local retail establishments.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).