Fixer Upper - Seller Financing
Address
1005 1st St, Moro, OR
Price
$ 180,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#159070546
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountySHERMAN
- CityMoro
- Area370
- Zip97039
- StyleStories2,LiveWorkUnit
- Year Built1901
- Taxes$ 221
- Price$ 180,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2360
- Lot Size0.03 Acres
Data Source:
Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLSOR)
Property Description
Rare historic live/work opportunity on Highway 97 in downtown Moro — 3,000–4,000 vehicles pass daily, with the Post Office and City Hall steps away. Built in 1901, this main-street visibility is rare in Sherman County. The family behind this building's extensive remodel has had a change of plans, leaving a well-updated property ready for someone with vision to finish the story. Main floor is set up as a café: Brand-new La Marzocco espresso machine & grinder, Vevor soft-serve maker, Square POS setup (all three sold separately for $14,000), commercial Copeland fridge/freezer, three-basin and single sinks, a full kitchen, café seating, back room for storage or expansion, and a full bath. The space is just as well suited to retail, offices, or a service business as it is to food and beverage. Upstairs is a private 2-bedroom residence with its own back-deck entrance, wood stove, dual-pane vinyl windows, and a full kitchen with dishwasher, electric range, and fridge — live above your business or lease it separately. The membrane roof was redone in 2018, power and plumbing have been updated, and the property is on public water and sewer. The remaining work is also where the value is. The café was remodeled to permit standards but still needs final inspection and application to open — a defined, achievable path to revenue. The back deck and a section of sewer line in the walkway need repair, both straightforward to scope. The building's minor encroachment onto the neighboring lots (west and south) is a non-issue — the neighbor is fully supportive. And while the foundation likely needs attention, Sherman County offers grant programs for restoring historic properties, which can help offset that cost. Seller financing is also available: $20,000 down, 8% interest amortized over 30 years, with a balloon payment due after 15 years. For the right buyer, this is a high-visibility, mostly-finished property with a short, fundable list of fixes standing between here and full turnkey.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman Elementary School | Sherman Middle School | Sherman High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed $180,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | PublicSewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | WoodStove,Zoned |
| Cooling | None |
| Roof | Flat,Membrane |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,FreeStandingRange,FreeStandingRefrigerator |
| Zoning | Res/Com |
| Architectural Style | Stories2,LiveWorkUnit |
| Year Built | 1901 |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Parcel Number | 1482 |
| County | Sherman |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | 2nd building on 1st St east of Main,on the south side of the street. |
| High School | Sherman |
| City | Moro |
| Disclosures | Disclosure |
| MLS Area | _370 |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 1306.0 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,OwnerWillCarry |
| Elementary School | Sherman |
| Tax Annual Amount | 221.1 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Sherman |
| Property Condition | Fixer |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N | No |
| ViewDescription | City |
| Legal Description | Lot 1,Block 5 of the city of Moro,Sherman County,Oregon. |
| AttributionContact | 503-853-4695 |
| SeniorCommunityYn | False |
| ADU | False |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | CeilingFan,HighCeilings,WoodFloors |
|---|---|
| Basement | CrawlSpace |
| Hot Water | Electricity,Tank |
| Window Features | VinylFrames,WoodFrames |
| Total Bathrooms | 2.0 |
| FuelDescription | Electricity |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Driveway,OnStreet |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | GentleSloping,Level |
| Water Source | PublicWater |
| Exterior Description | CementSiding,Stucco |
| Foundation Details | Block |
| Building Area Total | 2360.0 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.03 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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