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$318,186$287 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $300,000 on Jul 19, 2024

1161 RUGE ST NW

SALEM, OR 97304
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,108 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$318K
$304K low$332K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Jul 19, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,227 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$116,110 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,430
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$112,730
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$289,440

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOLK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 195 ft²Porch · 112 ft²

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Walker Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Harritt Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
H
West Salem High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97304These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.167

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,242
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.621 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,800
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,665
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.47%

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How this home compares

1161 Ruge St Nw measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Salem 97304
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Salem 97304
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Salem 97304
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Salem 97304
  • Older than 92% of homes in Salem 97304

What homes are worth in Salem 97304

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$285K$962K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Salem 97304.

How it measures up in Salem 97304

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 97304.

Estimated value$318,186
CheaperTypical $497,591Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$287
CheaperTypical $260Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,108 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,924 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 1161 Ruge St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 97304Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$318,1865% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28774% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,108 ft²6% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac7% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than19478% of homes11% of homes

About 1161 Ruge St Nw

How much is 1161 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1161 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR is $318,186 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $303,961 to $332,411. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1161 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR last sell?

1161 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR last sold on Jul 19, 2024 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1161 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR?

1161 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,108 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 1161 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR built?

1161 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1161 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR?

1161 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR is assigned to Walker Middle School (middle), rated C-; Harritt Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; West Salem High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Salem-Keizer School District 24j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1161 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR compare to other homes in Salem 97304?

Among the 10,263 homes in Salem 97304, it is worth more than 5% of them ($318,186 against a typical $497,591), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($287 against a typical $260), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,108 ft² against a typical 1,924 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1947 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 8% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1161 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1161 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR was $2,227. The county assessed it at $116,110.

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