2025 Market Report · Clackamas County
Molalla Home Values
& Market Data
How Much Were Homes Worth in Molalla in 2025?
Molalla is a city in northern Clackamas County, approximately 30 miles south of Portland and 10 miles east of Canby. The city population is approximately 10,000. Highway 213 provides the primary connection north to Oregon City and I-205.
Schools: The Molalla River School District serves the city and surrounding rural areas, operating Molalla High School, Molalla River Middle School, and multiple elementary schools.
Access: Oregon City and I-205 are approximately 20–25 minutes north via Highway 213. Portland is approximately 45 minutes north. Canby is approximately 15 minutes west. The Molalla River Recreation Corridor (BLM) is accessible directly from the city.
The median sale price for detached homes in Molalla in 2025 was $499,250, based on 128 closed sales in RMLS Area 146. The average sale price was $564,470. The highest recorded sale was $1,425,000.
The 2024 median was $489,950, a year-over-year change of +1.9%. The median price per square foot was $302. The median finished square footage was 1,822 sf. The sale-to-list price ratio was 99.4%.
Monthly Price Trends in Molalla (2025)
Monthly medians ranged from $448,000 in March to $622,500 in February. Q3 and Q4 medians ranged from $472,500 to $532,500. Monthly sale counts ranged from 7 (January) to 15 (May).
Molalla Median vs. Average Sale Price by Month (2025)
Based on RMLS™ closed sales · Detached residential · RMLS Area 146 · 2025
Clay Edwards, Certified Residential Appraiser · portlandhomeappraiser.com
Molalla Home Values by Neighborhood
99 of 128 sales (77.3%) were recorded without an RMLS neighborhood designation. Among named neighborhoods with two or more sales: Big Meadow recorded 10 transactions at a median of $516,000; River Meadows recorded 3 transactions at a median of $517,000; Bear Creek recorded 3 transactions at a median of $448,000.
Note: RMLS neighborhood names are agent-entered. Only neighborhoods with two or more recorded sales are shown. The majority of sales in this market were recorded without a neighborhood designation and are not reflected in this chart.
Molalla Median Sale Price by Neighborhood (2025)
Based on RMLS™ closed sales · Detached residential · RMLS Area 146 · 2025
Clay Edwards, Certified Residential Appraiser · portlandhomeappraiser.com
Molalla 2025 Price Distribution
The $400,000–$500,000 range accounted for 47 sales (36.7%). The $500,000–$600,000 range accounted for 32 sales (25.0%). Combined, these two bands represented 61.7% of total sales. Sales below $400,000 totaled 18 (14.1%). Sales above $800,000 totaled 20 (15.6%).
Molalla Number of Sales by Price Range (2025)
Based on RMLS™ closed sales · Detached residential · RMLS Area 146 · 2025
Clay Edwards, Certified Residential Appraiser · portlandhomeappraiser.com
What Was the Average Price Per Square Foot in Molalla in 2025?
RMLS Area 146 is served primarily by the 97038 ZIP code, which covers the city and surrounding rural areas. All 128 sales were recorded in 97038 or 97038-series sub-designations.
| ZIP Code | Areas | Sales | Median Price | Median $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97038 | Molalla city, Big Meadow, Bear Creek, River Meadows, rural Molalla River corridor | 128 | $499,250 | $302 |
How Fast Were Homes Selling in Molalla in 2025?
The median days on market in 2025 was 34 days. The sale-to-list price ratio was 99.4%, indicating closed prices averaged 0.6% below list price. The $400,000–$500,000 band recorded the highest transaction volume at 47 sales.
Was Molalla a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market in 2025?
Overall inventory as of April 2026 is approximately 3.8 months, based on 128 sales in 2025 and an estimated 41 active listings. Inventory conditions vary by price band. (Note: Active listings are a point-in-time snapshot as of April 2026 and will fluctuate.)
| Price Range | Active Listings | Avg. Sales/Mo | Months of Inventory | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $400K | 5 | 1.5 | 3.3 | Seller’s |
| $400K–$500K | 12 | 3.9 | 3.1 | Seller’s |
| $500K–$600K | 9 | 2.7 | 3.3 | Seller’s |
| $600K–$800K | 6 | 0.9 | 6.7 | Buyer’s |
| $800K–$1M | 5 | 1.1 | 4.5 | Balanced |
| $1M+ | 4 | 0.6 | 6.7 | Buyer’s |
Molalla: Two Inventory Segments
Under $600,000: 3.1–3.3 months of supply. This segment accounted for 79 sales (61.7% of the market) in 2025, absorbing 3.9 sales per month at the $400K–$500K price band.
Above $600,000: 4.5–6.7 months of supply. The 20 sales above $800,000 averaged 1.1 sales per month across two price bands.
For Sellers
Properties priced under $600,000 sold at a 99.4% SP/LP ratio in 2025 with a median DOM of 34 days. Properties priced above $600,000 carried 4.5–6.7 months of inventory in 2025.
For Buyers
The $400,000–$500,000 band had 3.1 months of supply and 3.9 sales per month in 2025. Above $600,000, inventory was 4.5–6.7 months. Properties with wells, septic systems, or acreage are not accurately valued by automated valuation tools.
What Types of Homes Were Selling in Molalla in 2025?
Pre-1960 construction accounted for 27 sales (21%), the largest era segment. The 1960–1979, 2000–2009, and 2010–2019 eras each recorded 23 sales (18%). New construction (2020 or newer) represented 11 sales (9%). Two-car garages were present in 62% of sales. Lots of 20,000 sf or larger accounted for 33% of all sales.
| Era Built | Sales | % of Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-1960 | 27 | 21% |
| 1960–1979 | 23 | 18% |
| 1980–1999 | 21 | 16% |
| 2000–2009 | 23 | 18% |
| 2010–2019 | 23 | 18% |
| 2020 or newer | 11 | 9% |
| Bathrooms | Sales | % of Market |
|---|---|---|
| 2 baths | 81 | 63% |
| 3 baths | 39 | 30% |
| 4 baths | 8 | 6% |
| 5+ baths | 0 | 0% |
| Garage Stalls | Sales | % of Market |
|---|---|---|
| No garage | 15 | 12% |
| 1 stall | 20 | 16% |
| 2 stalls | 79 | 62% |
| 3 stalls | 10 | 8% |
| 4+ stalls | 4 | 3% |
| Finished Square Footage | Sales | % of Market |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1,500 sf | 39 | 30% |
| 1,500–2,000 sf | 40 | 31% |
| 2,000–2,500 sf | 33 | 26% |
| 2,500–3,000 sf | 8 | 6% |
| 3,000–4,000 sf | 5 | 4% |
| 4,000–5,000 sf | 3 | 2% |
| 5,000+ sf | 0 | 0% |
| Lot Size | Sales | % of Market |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5,000 sf | 6 | 5% |
| 5,000–7,500 sf | 40 | 31% |
| 7,500–10,000 sf | 22 | 17% |
| 10,000–15,000 sf | 15 | 12% |
| 15,000–20,000 sf | 3 | 2% |
| 20,000+ sf | 42 | 33% |
How Were Molalla Homes Financed in 2025?
Conventional financing accounted for 57 sales (44.5%). FHA financing accounted for 37 sales (28.9%). Cash purchases totaled 17 (13.3%). VA financing totaled 13 sales (10.2%). USDA and other terms accounted for 4 sales (3.1%). Total: 128 sales.
Molalla Closed Sales by Financing Type (2025)
Based on RMLS™ closed sales · Detached residential · RMLS Area 146 · 2025
Clay Edwards, Certified Residential Appraiser · portlandhomeappraiser.com
Need a Home Appraisal in Molalla?
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Data Source: RMLS™ (Regional Multiple Listing Service). All statistics reflect closed sales of detached residential homes in RMLS Area 146 (Molalla) for the calendar year 2025. Data compiled and analyzed by Clay Edwards, Certified Residential Appraiser, Scientific Valuation, Inc. This market analysis is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute a formal appraisal or guarantee of value for any specific property.