About this list
Looking for a Washington County, OR distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Washington County, Oregon, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 611,708 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Washington County ranks #114 among U.S. counties by population. It is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan area, home to about 2,542,282 people.
Pricing: 25 free records for Washington County (one-time), or 250 records for $24. Choose the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Washington County, OR” (or put it in the order note) and you'll receive your data within 24 hours.
What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Washington County Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 611,708 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | +1.9% |
| Housing units | 243,278 |
| Vacant housing units | 7,872 (3.2%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 143,230 (60.8%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 92,176 (39.2%) |
| Median home value | $588,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,849/month |
| Median household income | $107,772 |
| Median year homes were built | 1990 |
| Median age of residents | 38.1 |
What the Numbers Mean for Washington County Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 3.2% of Washington County's housing units (7,872 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, below the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Washington County was built in 1990, about 10 years newer than the U.S. median (1980). Newer stock tends to need fewer system replacements, so repair scopes on distressed homes here are more often cosmetic or deferred-maintenance work.
- Prices. The median home value of $588,000 is 77% above the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 5.5 times the county's median household income of $107,772. A high price-to-income ratio means any discount to market value is large in dollar terms, which is why wholesalers watch spreads closely in counties like this.
- Tenure. 60.8% of occupied homes in Washington County are owner-occupied versus 39.2% renter-occupied, close to the national split. Expect a mix of owner-occupant and landlord-owned distress.
- Population trend. Washington County's population was roughly steady between 2020 and 2025 (+1.9%), so local demand is stable rather than fast-moving.
How Investors and Contractors Use Washington County Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Washington County before they reach the MLS. With about 143,230 owner-occupied and 92,176 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
Nearby and Similar Counties
- Multnomah County, OR distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
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Browse all counties in the Distressed Properties collection, or read the Motivated Seller Lists guide.
Washington County Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Washington County distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Washington County data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Washington County, OR”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Washington County housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 243,278 housing units in Washington County, of which 235,406 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.