Clackamas County

Wilsonville, OR Real Estate Agent

The south end of the metro on I-5, the Willamette River running through, and the southern end of WES commuter rail, in a city that spans two counties and where that line decides whether the Washington County transfer tax applies.

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A City in Two Counties

South metro, on the river and the line

Wilsonville sits at the south end of the Portland metro on I-5, with the Willamette River running through and the WES commuter rail reaching north toward Beaverton. Parks and river access give the city green space, and the I-5 corridor connects it south to Salem and north into Portland. What makes Wilsonville stand out for buyers and sellers is not just location, though. It is the county line.

Wilsonville spans Clackamas and Washington counties. The line runs through the city, which means two homes with the same Wilsonville address can sit in different counties and carry different rules at closing. The most consequential of those is the Washington County real property transfer tax, which applies to homes on the Washington County side of the line and not to homes on the Clackamas County side. Jill makes that distinction clear before any number is final.

Which Side of the Line?

The county line decides the transfer tax

The Washington County real property transfer tax applies to homes in Wilsonville that sit on the Washington County side of the county line. Homes on the Clackamas County side are not subject to it. That single line can change a seller's numbers, so knowing which side a home falls on is not a detail to leave for closing.

Jill verifies the county for any Wilsonville home you are considering, whether you are buying or selling, and factors the right tax picture into your numbers from the first conversation. You can model the difference yourself in the seller net sheet, with the Washington County box checked or not.

The Wilsonville county line

Wilsonville spans Clackamas and Washington counties
Washington County side: transfer tax applies at sale
Clackamas County side: transfer tax does not apply
The address alone does not tell you the county
Jill verifies the county before you write or list

Model the transfer tax in the seller net sheet

Around the City

River, rail, and I-5 access

Willamette River

The river runs through Wilsonville with parks and access.

WES commuter rail

The southern end of the line, reaching north to Beaverton.

I-5 access

South to Salem and north into Portland from the south metro.

Buying & Selling Here

Jill helps both sides in Wilsonville

Buying in Wilsonville

Jill verifies which county a home sits in so the jurisdiction and tax picture are clear before you write an offer.

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Selling in Wilsonville

A market analysis that reflects which side of the county line your home is on, plus a prep plan and a steady hand through every offer.

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On the Map

Wilsonville and the surrounding area

Common Questions

Wilsonville, answered

It depends on which side of the county line the home sits on. Wilsonville spans Clackamas and Washington counties, so a home on the Washington County side is subject to the Washington County real property transfer tax, while a home on the Clackamas County side is not. Jill pinpoints which side of the line any home falls on, and you can model the difference in the seller net sheet.

Let's Talk

Thinking about a move in Wilsonville?

Tell Jill what you are hoping to do in Wilsonville. She will verify which side of the county line your home is on and get back to you quickly with honest advice and a plan. See more across Clackamas County and Washington County.

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