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$409,824$316 / 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 94How 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

278 SW WALNUT AVE

DALLAS, OR 97338
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,296 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.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

$410K
$385K low$435K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,111 (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.$186,630 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$145,630
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$181,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$361,270

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Flood Plain
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 48 ft²Shed · 192 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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.

E
Lyle Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.1 mi
M
LaCreole Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Dallas High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Dallas School District 2

Neighborhood · ZIP 97338These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.184

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,853
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.191 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,633
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,951
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.62 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

278 Sw Walnut Ave 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 70% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Polk County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Dallas 97338

What homes are worth in Dallas 97338

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

This home
$271K$824K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Dallas 97338.

How it measures up in Dallas 97338

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dallas 97338.

Estimated value$409,824
CheaperTypical $458,791Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$316
CheaperTypical $287Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,582 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 278 Sw Walnut Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDallas 97338Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$409,82432% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31674% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²27% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac17% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than199760% of homes61% of homes

About 278 Sw Walnut Ave

How much is 278 Sw Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Sw Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR is $409,824 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $384,872 to $434,776. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Sw Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR last sell?

278 Sw Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR last sold on Jun 20, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Sw Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR?

278 Sw Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,296 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 278 Sw Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR built?

278 Sw Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Sw Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR?

278 Sw Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR is assigned to Lyle Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; LaCreole Middle School (middle), rated C; Dallas High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Dallas School District 2. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Sw Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR compare to other homes in Dallas 97338?

Among the 8,069 homes in Dallas 97338, it is worth more than 32% of them ($409,824 against a typical $458,791), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($316 against a typical $287), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,582 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1997 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 30% 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 278 Sw Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Sw Walnut Ave, Dallas, OR was $2,111. The county assessed it at $186,630.

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