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$398,920$237 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $370,000 on Aug 6, 2021

485 RURAL AVE S

SALEM, OR 97302
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,680 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$399K
$376K low$422K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$370,000 · Aug 6, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,036 (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.$196,430 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$167,860
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$328,760

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMarion
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.1979
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.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
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, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 200 ft²Patio · 80 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
McKinley Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
South Salem High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Leslie Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 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

485 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 72% of homes in Salem 97302
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Marion County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Salem 97302
  • Older than 89% of homes in Salem 97302

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 28% 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$398,920
CheaperTypical $459,822Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$237
CheaperTypical $270Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,788 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 485 Rural Ave S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth CentralSalem 97302Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$398,92038% of homes28% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23727% of homes26% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²53% of homes45% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac37% of homes15% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than194047% of homes11% of homes11% of homes

About 485 Rural Ave S

How much is 485 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 485 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR is $398,920 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $376,062 to $421,778. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 485 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR last sell?

485 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR last sold on Aug 6, 2021 for $370,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 485 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR?

485 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 485 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR built?

485 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 485 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR?

485 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR is assigned to McKinley Elementary School (elementary), rated C; South Salem High School (high), 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 485 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 28% of them ($398,920 against a typical $459,822), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($237 against a typical $270), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 1,788 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1940 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 34% 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 485 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 485 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR was $4,036. The county assessed it at $196,430.

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