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$339,347$361 / 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 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $278,000 on May 3, 2021

1491 RUGE ST NW

SALEM, OR 97304
2
Beds
1
Baths
940 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.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$339K
$332K low$347K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$278,000 · May 3, 2021
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.113%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$272,964
HOMETOWN LENDERS INC · recorded May 3, 2021
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$93,730
HOMETOWN LENDERS INC

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,333 (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.$121,610 (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.$84,930
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,070
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$271,720

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.1978
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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

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.

M
Walker Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Myers Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
West Salem High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1491 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 94% of homes in Salem 97304
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Salem 97304
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Salem 97304
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Salem 97304
  • Older than 91% 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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$293K$1M

This home is worth more than 6% 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$339,347
CheaperTypical $491,661Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$361
CheaperTypical $256Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area940 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,935 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 1491 Ruge St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 97304Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$339,3476% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36196% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than940 ft²3% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac8% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than19489% of homes13% of homes

About 1491 Ruge St Nw

How much is 1491 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1491 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR is $339,347 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $331,931 to $346,763. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1491 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR last sell?

1491 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR last sold on May 3, 2021 for $278,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1491 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR?

1491 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 940 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1491 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR built?

1491 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1491 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR?

1491 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR is assigned to Walker Middle School (middle), rated C-; Myers Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 1491 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR compare to other homes in Salem 97304?

Among the 10,262 homes in Salem 97304, it is worth more than 6% of them ($339,347 against a typical $491,661), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($361 against a typical $256), it is bigger than 3% of them (940 ft² against a typical 1,935 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1948 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 11% 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 1491 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1491 Ruge St Nw, Salem, OR was $2,333. The county assessed it at $121,610.

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