[ FAQ ]
Questions about 701 Serenity Lane and Grants Pass
Straight answers about 701 Serenity Lane, the land, and life in Grants Pass, Oregon, from listing broker Michael O'Coyne of RE/MAX Integrity. Moving from out of state? Read Michael's relocation guide.
Written and reviewed by Michael O'Coyne · Oregon Broker, GUILD Certified Luxury Home Specialist · RE/MAX Integrity, Grants Pass · Last updated October 27, 2026
[ The Property ]
THE PROPERTY
Where is 701 Serenity Lane?
701 Serenity Lane is in Country Hills Estates, north of downtown Grants Pass in Josephine County, Oregon (ZIP 97526). It's about a 12-minute drive to downtown. Grants Pass is on Interstate 5, about 27 miles from Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport.
How much is 701 Serenity Lane listed for?
701 Serenity Lane is listed at $1,369,000 (MLS #220216811). Contact listing broker Michael O'Coyne of RE/MAX Integrity at 541-218-7762 for current status and showings.
How big is the house and the property?
The home has 4 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms in 4,596 square feet, per county assessor figures: 3,676 square feet above grade plus a 920-square-foot partially finished daylight basement. It was built in 1988 and sits on 7.06 fully fenced acres.
Is the primary bedroom on the main level?
Yes. The primary suite is on the main level, with a soaking tub, tile shower, double vanity, and walk-in closet.
What is the kitchen like?
The kitchen has a granite-topped island, double wall ovens, an induction cooktop, glass-front cabinetry, a dishwasher, disposal, trash compactor, and microwave.
What outdoor features does the property have?
The grounds include ponds with fountains, koi, and waterfall features, gravel walking paths, a filtered in-ground pool, a pergola-covered deck, a gazebo, a courtyard, a kennel and dog run, sheds, and front sprinklers. Views are mountain, panoramic, pond, and territorial.
What is in the basement?
The 920-square-foot daylight basement is partially finished. It can work as guest space, a hobby area, or added living space.
Is there room for an RV, trailers, or a shop?
Yes. There's a 3-car attached garage with a workshop and storage, RV access and parking, and a gated, paved asphalt driveway.
What heating and cooling does the home have?
An electric heat pump provides heating and central air conditioning. The family room has a wood-burning fireplace. The home also has ceiling fans, central vacuum, sound wiring, skylights, bay windows, and double-pane vinyl windows.
What are the water and sewer systems?
The property is on a private well with a water softener, and a septic tank for sewer. The well is 119 feet deep and was flow tested at 32.2 gallons per minute. The listing shows no irrigation water rights. Ask Michael O'Coyne for a copy of the flow test, and plan on a water quality test and a septic inspection during your inspection period.
Is there an HOA or CC&Rs?
No. There is no homeowners association, and the property's CC&Rs (covenants, conditions, and restrictions) have expired. Confirm the status in your preliminary title report.
What appliances and items are included in the sale?
Per the listing, the washer, dryer, refrigerator, water heater, water softener, and microwave are included. The ceiling fan and light fixture in the family room are excluded.
Can I have horses at 701 Serenity Lane?
The listing indicates horses are permitted, and with the CC&Rs expired, Josephine County's RR-5 zoning sets the rules. Farm animals must be kept on the property, and animal housing other than fenced pasture must be at least 35 feet from property lines. Confirm with Josephine County Planning before you buy with horses in mind.
Can I build a guest house or ADU?
Josephine County's RR-5 zone allows one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) of up to 900 square feet, within 100 feet of the main house, with a county development permit. Well and septic capacity also apply. Confirm with Josephine County Planning before you plan around it.
Can the property be used as a short-term rental?
The listing indicates short-term rentals are not permitted.
What internet service is available?
Spectrum cable internet is available at the property, and Starlink satellite internet is also an option. If you'll work from home, check plans and speeds for the address before you close.
Is there a video or 3D tour?
Yes. Watch the video tour and take the 3D tour in the Gallery on this site.
How do I schedule a showing?
Call or text Michael O'Coyne at 541-218-7762, email mocoyne@michaelocoyne.com, or use the contact form. If you're working with another agent, have them contact Michael to set up the showing.
[ Land & Zoning ]
LAND & ZONING
What is the zoning?
The property is zoned RR-5, Rural Residential 5-acre, by Josephine County. The zone allows a single-family home, farm use, accessory buildings such as barns and stables, and one accessory dwelling unit, subject to county permits.
Can the 7.06 acres be divided into two lots?
Not under current zoning. RR-5 has a 5-acre minimum lot size, so 7.06 acres doesn't support two legal lots.
Is the property in a wildfire hazard zone?
Oregon repealed its statewide wildfire hazard map in 2025 through Senate Bill 83. The bill also removed the related defensible-space requirements and the wildland-urban interface question from the seller's disclosure, so there is no state hazard designation to report. That doesn't change fire conditions: Southern Oregon has summer fire seasons, and insurance cost and availability vary by property. At 701 Serenity Lane, the owners have completed fire mitigation work, the home has a tile roof, and the ponds and pool keep water on site. Michael O'Coyne recommends getting homeowner's insurance quotes early in your inspection period.
What does it take to maintain the grounds?
The current owners maintain the grounds themselves. Ask for a walkthrough of the pond pumps, fountains, and pool equipment during your inspection period, and plan for either your own time or a landscaping service.
[ Taxes & Costs ]
TAXES & COSTS
What are the property taxes at 701 Serenity Lane?
The 2025 property tax bill was $6,324.67 (parcel R302524). In Oregon, a sale doesn't reset a home's assessed value. Under Measure 50, the new owner keeps the existing maximum assessed value, which can grow up to 3% a year, with exceptions for things like new construction and additions. Confirm current figures with the Josephine County Assessor.
How do Oregon property taxes compare to California's?
California's Proposition 13 resets assessed value to the purchase price when a home sells. Oregon doesn't: the buyer keeps the seller's assessed value, which grows up to 3% a year. For comparison, California's 1% base rate alone on $1,369,000 would be about $13,690 a year before local add-ons. This property's 2025 Oregon bill was $6,324.67.
Does Oregon have a sales tax?
No. Oregon has no state or local sales tax. It does have a state income tax.
What inspections should I plan for on a rural property like this?
Beyond a standard home inspection, Michael O'Coyne recommends a water quality test, a review of the well flow test, a septic inspection, and a check of the pool, pond pumps, and fountain equipment. Get insurance quotes in the same window, since rural coverage can take longer to secure.
[ Grants Pass ]
GRANTS PASS
Where is Grants Pass, Oregon?
Grants Pass is the county seat of Josephine County in Southern Oregon, on Interstate 5 and U.S. Route 199. The Rogue River runs through town. The population was 39,189 at the 2020 census.
What is the weather like in Grants Pass?
Grants Pass has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. July highs average about 90°F, January lows average about 35°F, and the town gets about 31 inches of precipitation a year, mostly from fall through spring. Snow in town is light.
What is the nearest airport to Grants Pass?
Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR) is about 27 miles from Grants Pass, roughly a 36-minute drive. It has nonstop flights to Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Ana, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Denver. Portland International Airport is about a 4-hour drive north.
Where is the nearest hospital?
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center is a 125-bed hospital at 500 SW Ramsey Avenue in Grants Pass. Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center is in Medford.
What schools serve 701 Serenity Lane?
The property is in Three Rivers School District's North Valley area, which is served by Manzanita Elementary, Fleming Middle School, and North Valley High School. Attendance boundaries can change, so confirm with the district. Rogue Community College's Redwood Campus is just south of Grants Pass, and Southern Oregon University is in Ashland.
What should I know about moving from California to Grants Pass?
Expect a few differences. Oregon property taxes don't reset when you buy, Oregon has no sales tax but does have a state income tax, and rural properties often run on private wells and septic systems. Get insurance quotes early. Michael O'Coyne works with buyers relocating from California, Arizona, and Washington, and his relocation guide compares each major metro with Southern Oregon.
What events happen in Grants Pass?
Boatnik, a hydroplane race and carnival, runs every Memorial Day weekend at Riverside Park. Downtown hosts First Friday Art Nights each month, summer Concerts in the Park, and Back to the '50s, with free concerts and a classic car cruise. The Josephine County Fair is usually in late August.
[ Things to Do ]
THINGS TO DO
What is there to do in Grants Pass, Oregon?
Grants Pass is built around the Rogue River: jetboat trips, rafting, fishing, and riverside parks. Close by are the Cathedral Hills trails, the Saturday Growers Market, Wildlife Images in Merlin, and Applegate Valley wineries. Day trips reach Oregon Caves, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Crater Lake, and the redwoods.
What can you do on the Rogue River?
The Rogue was one of the original eight rivers designated Wild and Scenic in 1968. Hellgate Jetboat Excursions runs seasonal trips from Grants Pass, outfitters run multi-day rafting trips through Class III–IV rapids downstream, and Riverside Park sits on the river in town.
Where can I hike near Grants Pass?
The Cathedral Hills Trail System, just outside the city, has about 10 miles of trails across 400 acres, maintained with the Bureau of Land Management. South of town, the Limpy Botanical Interpretive Loop is an easy 1-mile trail with over 250 native plant species.
Is there a farmers market in Grants Pass?
Yes. The Grants Pass Growers Market runs Saturday mornings downtown, spring through fall. Check the market's site for this year's dates and hours.
What is Wildlife Images?
Wildlife Images is a wildlife rehabilitation and education center in Merlin, about 14 miles from Grants Pass, that has cared for sick, injured, and orphaned animals since 1981. It offers guided tours.
How far is Oregon Caves National Monument from Grants Pass?
About 52 miles: 29 miles on U.S. 199 to Cave Junction, then 20 miles on Oregon 46. The last 8 miles are narrow, steep, and winding, and the National Park Service doesn't recommend large RVs or trailers.
Are there wineries near Grants Pass?
Yes. The Applegate Valley Wine Trail is the closest wine region to Grants Pass, and the Illinois Valley to the southwest has wineries as well.
How far is Ashland and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival?
Ashland is less than an hour's drive from Grants Pass on Interstate 5.
How far is Crater Lake from Grants Pass?
Plan on about 2.5 hours. It's roughly 27 miles to Medford, then about 88 miles, or 2 hours, on Oregon 62 to the park's year-round Annie Springs entrance.
How far are the redwoods and the coast?
U.S. Route 199 runs about 80 miles from Grants Pass to U.S. 101 near Crescent City, California, passing through Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park on the way.
[ Working with Michael ]
WORKING WITH MICHAEL O'COYNE
Who is Michael O'Coyne?
Michael O'Coyne is an Oregon real estate broker with RE/MAX Integrity in Grants Pass and a GUILD Certified Luxury Home Specialist. He was named 2024 Reader's Choice Best Realtor by Southern Oregon Magazine and works with buyers and sellers in 24 communities across Josephine and Jackson counties. He is vice chair and a founding board member of Main Street Grants Pass and serves on the Grants Pass Tourism Advisory Committee.
Who is the listing agent for 701 Serenity Lane?
Michael O'Coyne of RE/MAX Integrity is the listing broker. Reach him at 541-218-7762 or mocoyne@michaelocoyne.com.
How does Michael O'Coyne help buyers moving from out of state?
Michael O'Coyne starts with the questions out-of-area buyers ask most: wells and septic, zoning, internet, insurance, and how Oregon property taxes work. He can walk you through a property by phone or video call before you travel, line up showings for your visit, and help you compare Grants Pass, Medford, Ashland, and the surrounding towns. Read his relocation guide for a metro-by-metro comparison.
How does Michael O'Coyne market homes to buyers relocating to Southern Oregon?
For listings like 701 Serenity Lane, Michael O'Coyne builds a standalone property website with video, a 3D tour, and answers to the questions relocating buyers ask. He then runs ads aimed at the metros where Southern Oregon buyers come from, including California and Washington.
I'm selling in Southern Oregon. What do out-of-area buyers need from me?
Answers they can't get by driving past. Michael O'Coyne recommends that sellers of rural property gather a recent well flow test, septic records, utility and internet providers, and any fire mitigation work before listing. Remote buyers decide faster when those answers are already in the listing.
Can I buy this home with my own agent?
Yes. Have your agent contact Michael O'Coyne to schedule a showing and request documents.
[ About the author ]
MICHAEL O'COYNE
Michael O'Coyne is an Oregon real estate broker with RE/MAX Integrity in Grants Pass. He helps buyers relocating from California, Arizona, and Washington find homes and acreage in the Rogue Valley, and helps Southern Oregon sellers reach those buyers. He is a GUILD Certified Luxury Home Specialist, was named 2024 Reader's Choice Best Realtor by Southern Oregon Magazine, and serves 24 communities across Josephine and Jackson counties. He is vice chair and a founding board member of Main Street Grants Pass and serves on the Grants Pass Tourism Advisory Committee.
[ Contact ]
STILL HAVE A QUESTION?
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