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$359,138$310 / 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 93How 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

265 RURAL AVE S

SALEM, OR 97302
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,160 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.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$359K
$335K low$384K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,248 (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.$158,110 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$153,510
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$256,760

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMarion
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.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 104 ft²

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

H
South Salem High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
McKinley Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Leslie Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97302These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.164

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.41,979
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,708 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,069
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,288
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

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

265 Rural Ave S 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 86% of homes in Salem 97302
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Salem 97302
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Salem 97302
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Salem 97302
  • Older than 80% of homes in Marion County

What homes are worth in Salem 97302

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

This home
$255K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Salem 97302.

How it measures up in Salem 97302

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 97302.

Estimated value$359,138
CheaperTypical $459,822Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$310
CheaperTypical $270Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,788 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 265 Rural Ave S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth CentralSalem 97302Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$359,13823% of homes14% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31067% of homes79% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,160 ft²25% of homes14% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac23% of homes10% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than195476% of homes27% of homes20% of homes

About 265 Rural Ave S

How much is 265 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 265 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR is $359,138 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $334,775 to $383,501. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 265 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR?

265 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,160 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 265 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR built?

265 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 265 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR?

265 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR is assigned to South Salem High School (high), rated C+; McKinley Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Leslie Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Salem-Keizer School District 24j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 265 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR compare to other homes in Salem 97302?

Among the 12,451 homes in Salem 97302, it is worth more than 14% of them ($359,138 against a typical $459,822), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($310 against a typical $270), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,160 ft² against a typical 1,788 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1954 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 17% 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 265 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 265 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR was $3,248. The county assessed it at $158,110.

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