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$446,208$364 / 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
Last sold for $136,000 on Dec 7, 1998

3970 NW ALDER AVE

ALBANY, OR 97321
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,227 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$446K
$421K low$471K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$136,000 · Dec 7, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,585 (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.$254,779 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$247,358
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$469,140

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBENTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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, Attached
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.Shed · 480 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.4 mi
M
North Albany Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi
H
West Albany High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 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

3970 Nw Alder 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 76% of homes in Benton County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Albany 97321
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Albany 97321
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Albany 97321

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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$272K$939K

This home is worth more than 31% of 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$446,208
CheaperTypical $516,204Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$364
CheaperTypical $284Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,227 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,814 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 3970 Nw Alder Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlbany 97321Benton County
Estimated valuepricier than$446,20831% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36493% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,227 ft²17% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac76% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than197343% of homes41% of homes

About 3970 Nw Alder Ave

How much is 3970 Nw Alder Ave, Albany, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3970 Nw Alder Ave, Albany, OR is $446,208 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $421,203 to $471,213. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3970 Nw Alder Ave, Albany, OR last sell?

3970 Nw Alder Ave, Albany, OR last sold on Dec 7, 1998 for $136,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3970 Nw Alder Ave, Albany, OR?

3970 Nw Alder Ave, Albany, OR has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,227 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 3970 Nw Alder Ave, Albany, OR built?

3970 Nw Alder Ave, Albany, OR was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3970 Nw Alder Ave, Albany, OR?

3970 Nw Alder Ave, Albany, OR is assigned to Oak Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; North Albany Middle School (middle), rated B+; 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 3970 Nw Alder Ave, Albany, OR compare to other homes in Albany 97321?

Among the 10,772 homes in Albany 97321, it is worth more than 31% of them ($446,208 against a typical $516,204), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($364 against a typical $284), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,227 ft² against a typical 1,814 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1973 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Benton County, it is worth more than 24% 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 3970 Nw Alder Ave, Albany, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3970 Nw Alder Ave, Albany, OR was $3,585. The county assessed it at $254,779.

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