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$243,314$255 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1542 SALEM AVE SE

ALBANY, OR 97321
2
Beds
1
Baths
956 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$243K
$212K low$274K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,560 (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.$80,760 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,410
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$273,780

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLINN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 84 ft²

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

E
Waverly Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Memorial Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
West Albany High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Greater Albany School District 8j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97321These 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.67
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 100.159

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,981
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.430 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,074
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,680
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

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How this home compares

1542 Salem Ave Se 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Albany 97321
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Albany 97321
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Albany 97321
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Linn County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Linn County

What homes are worth in Albany 97321

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

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$276K$932K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Albany 97321.

How it measures up in Albany 97321

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Albany 97321.

Estimated value$243,314
CheaperTypical $516,645Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$255
CheaperTypical $283Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area956 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,830 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 1542 Salem Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWillametteAlbany 97321Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$243,3148% of homesalmost no homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25536% of homes29% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than956 ft²25% of homes7% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac39% of homes18% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than191020% of homes6% of homes4% of homes

About 1542 Salem Ave Se

How much is 1542 Salem Ave Se, Albany, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1542 Salem Ave Se, Albany, OR is $243,314 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $212,239 to $274,389. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1542 Salem Ave Se, Albany, OR last sell?

1542 Salem Ave Se, Albany, OR last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1542 Salem Ave Se, Albany, OR?

1542 Salem Ave Se, Albany, OR has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 956 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 1542 Salem Ave Se, Albany, OR built?

1542 Salem Ave Se, Albany, OR was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1542 Salem Ave Se, Albany, OR?

1542 Salem Ave Se, Albany, OR is assigned to Waverly Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Memorial Middle School (middle), rated D+; West Albany High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Greater Albany School District 8j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1542 Salem Ave Se, Albany, OR compare to other homes in Albany 97321?

Among the 10,670 homes in Albany 97321, it is worth more than almost none of them ($243,314 against a typical $516,645), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($255 against a typical $283), it is bigger than 7% of them (956 ft² against a typical 1,830 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1910 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 3% 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 1542 Salem Ave Se, Albany, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 Salem Ave Se, Albany, OR was $1,560. The county assessed it at $80,760.

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