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$464,545$244 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $450,000 on Jul 14, 2021

1187 MERLIN CT NW

SALEM, OR 97304
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,905 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$465K
$444K low$485K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Jul 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,488 (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.$286,120 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$81,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$204,740
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$277,790
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$489,990

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.2019
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Creek
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 144 ft²Patio · 215 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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

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

H
West Salem High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Chapman Hill Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Straub Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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

1187 Merlin Ct 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Polk County
  • Newer than 67% 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.

This home
$285K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 38% 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$464,545
CheaperTypical $501,599Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$244
CheaperTypical $262Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,905 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,926 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 1187 Merlin Ct Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 97304Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$464,54538% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24434% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,905 ft²49% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac59% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than199967% of homes66% of homes

About 1187 Merlin Ct Nw

How much is 1187 Merlin Ct Nw, Salem, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1187 Merlin Ct Nw, Salem, OR is $464,545 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $443,824 to $485,266. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1187 Merlin Ct Nw, Salem, OR last sell?

1187 Merlin Ct Nw, Salem, OR last sold on Jul 14, 2021 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1187 Merlin Ct Nw, Salem, OR?

1187 Merlin Ct Nw, Salem, OR has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,905 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 1187 Merlin Ct Nw, Salem, OR built?

1187 Merlin Ct Nw, Salem, OR was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1187 Merlin Ct Nw, Salem, OR?

1187 Merlin Ct Nw, Salem, OR is assigned to West Salem High School (high), rated C-; Chapman Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Straub Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Salem-Keizer School District 24j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1187 Merlin Ct Nw, Salem, OR compare to other homes in Salem 97304?

Among the 10,266 homes in Salem 97304, it is worth more than 38% of them ($464,545 against a typical $501,599), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($244 against a typical $262), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,905 ft² against a typical 1,926 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1999 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 51% 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 1187 Merlin Ct Nw, Salem, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1187 Merlin Ct Nw, Salem, OR was $5,488. The county assessed it at $286,120.

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