Morning coffee on a hillside lot surrounded by mature trees, an afternoon hike into the Thurston Hills Natural Area, one of the region's premier trail systems, and dinner back home in an established neighborhood where people actually know their neighbors. That is the lifestyle this property supports. Tucked into Springfield's highly desirable Thurston community, this home puts you near world-class trails and fishing and within 15 minutes of downtown Eugene, the University of Oregon campus, and PeaceHealth RiverBend. Thurston Elementary, Middle, and High Schools serve this address, making it a turnkey choice for buyers who have done their homework on the district. Inside, 2,025 square feet offers genuine room to breathe. Characterized by custom hardwood floors, an abundance of natural light, and distinct living zones, the layout provides exceptional flexibility, ideal for working from home, hosting guests, or unwinding in your own private retreat. With generous built-in storage throughout, this home balances PNW charm with effortless everyday functionality.Come take a tour and see how this home fits your next chapter!
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Price cut: $16K (9/3)
$499,000
537 S 71st St, Springfield, OR 97478
3beds
2,025sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Distinct living zonesExceptional flexibilityAbundance of natural lightCustom hardwood floorsGenerous built-in storage throughout
- 58 days
- 703
- 49
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shelly Miller 541-998-3378,
Willamette Properties Group
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 512528091
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ensuite, Walkin Closet, Wallto Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Appliance Garage, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Vinyl Frames
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,025
- Total interior livable area: 2,025 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Extra Deep Garage, Tuck Under
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Flag Lot, Private, Sloped, Trees, SqFt 10000 to 14999
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1201894
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom Style
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- T111 Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Thurston
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Springfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $246/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $463,124
- Annual tax amount: $5,043
- Date on market: 7/20/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Price change | $499,000-3.1%$246/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #512528091 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $515,000+132%$254/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #512528091 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2009 | Sold | $222,000-3.3%$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2009 | Listed for sale | $229,500$113/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Lane County #9066683 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,043 +1.6% | $275,026 +3% |
| 2024 | $4,962 +4.4% | $267,016 +3% |
| 2023 | $4,751 +3.4% | $259,239 +3% |
| 2022 | $4,595 +1.8% | $251,689 +3% |
| 2021 | $4,513 +3% | $244,359 +3% |
| 2020 | $4,381 +3.1% | $237,242 +3% |
| 2019 | $4,249 +6.1% | $230,333 +3% |
| 2018 | $4,006 | $223,625 +3% |
| 2017 | $4,006 +4% | $217,112 +3% |
| 2016 | $3,852 +3% | $210,788 +3% |
| 2015 | $3,741 +3.8% | $204,649 +3% |
| 2014 | $3,605 +12.9% | $198,688 +9.7% |
| 2013 | $3,192 +4.7% | $181,089 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $3,050 | $182,786 +1.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $180,708 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $192,901 +3% |
| 2009 | -- | $187,283 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $181,828 +3% |
| 2007 | -- | $176,532 +3% |
| 2006 | -- | $171,390 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $166,398 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $161,551 +7.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $150,547 -4% |
| 2002 | -- | $156,846 +1.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $154,595 +3% |
| 2000 | -- | $150,092 |
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Neighborhood: 97478
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Thurston
- Middle: Thurston
- High: Thurston
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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