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$474,587$202 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $210,000 on May 31, 2017

538 4TH AVE SW

ALBANY, OR 97321
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,346 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$475K
$460K low$489K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$210,000 · May 31, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,723 (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.$237,340 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$230,430
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$413,220

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cottage
CountyLinn
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Porch · 90 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
Takena Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.7 mi
M
Memorial Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
West Albany High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

538 4th Ave Sw 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 75% of homes in Central Albany
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Albany 97321
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Linn County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Central Albany
  • Older than 96% of homes in Linn County

What homes are worth in Albany 97321

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

This home
$263K$932K

This home is worth more than 39% 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$474,587
CheaperTypical $515,024Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$202
CheaperTypical $283Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area2,346 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,824 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 538 4th Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral AlbanyAlbany 97321Linn County
Estimated valuepricier than$474,58775% of homes39% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20220% of homes6% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than2,346 ft²76% of homes77% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac93% of homes53% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than191542% of homes7% of homes4% of homes

About 538 4th Ave Sw

How much is 538 4th Ave Sw, Albany, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 4th Ave Sw, Albany, OR is $474,587 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $460,276 to $488,898. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 4th Ave Sw, Albany, OR last sell?

538 4th Ave Sw, Albany, OR last sold on May 31, 2017 for $210,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 538 4th Ave Sw, Albany, OR?

538 4th Ave Sw, Albany, OR has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,346 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 538 4th Ave Sw, Albany, OR built?

538 4th Ave Sw, Albany, OR was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 4th Ave Sw, Albany, OR?

538 4th Ave Sw, Albany, OR is assigned to Takena Elementary School (elementary); Memorial Middle School (middle), rated C+; 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 538 4th Ave Sw, Albany, OR compare to other homes in Albany 97321?

Among the 10,770 homes in Albany 97321, it is worth more than 39% of them ($474,587 against a typical $515,024), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($202 against a typical $283), it is bigger than 77% of them (2,346 ft² against a typical 1,824 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1915 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Linn County, it is worth more than 65% 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 538 4th Ave Sw, Albany, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 4th Ave Sw, Albany, OR was $4,723. The county assessed it at $237,340.

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