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$690,480$296 / 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 95How 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 $373,000 on Nov 30, 2015

518 RURAL AVE S

SALEM, OR 97302
1
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,330 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$690K
$657K low$724K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$373,000 · Nov 30, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,458 (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.$460,350 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$446,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$749,150

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.0.05
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.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.6 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

518 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 more than 91% of homes in South Central
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Salem 97302
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Marion County
  • Among the smallest lots in South Central
  • Among the newest homes in South Central

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 88% 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$690,480
CheaperTypical $459,822Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$296
CheaperTypical $270Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area2,330 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,788 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 518 Rural Ave S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth CentralSalem 97302Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$690,48091% of homes88% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29659% of homes71% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than2,330 ft²75% of homes71% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²almost no homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than2009almost all homes92% of homes89% of homes

About 518 Rural Ave S

How much is 518 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 518 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR is $690,480 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $656,603 to $724,357. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 518 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR last sell?

518 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR last sold on Nov 30, 2015 for $373,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 518 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR?

518 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR has 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,330 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 518 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR built?

518 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 518 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR?

518 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 518 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 88% of them ($690,480 against a typical $459,822), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($296 against a typical $270), it is bigger than 71% of them (2,330 ft² against a typical 1,788 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2009 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 87% 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 518 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 518 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR was $9,458. The county assessed it at $460,350.

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