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$392,070$230 / 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 96How 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 $170,800 on Aug 30, 2004

540 CROSS ST SE

SALEM, OR 97302
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,702 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$392K
$377K low$408K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,800 · Aug 30, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,271 (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.$207,890 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$201,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$416,980

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.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 165 ft²

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.

H
South Salem High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
McKinley Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Leslie Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 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%

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How this home compares

540 Cross St Se 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 Salem 97302
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Marion County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Salem 97302
  • Older than 95% 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.

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$273K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 24% 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$392,070
CheaperTypical $464,295Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$230
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,702 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,786 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 540 Cross St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth CentralSalem 97302Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$392,07042% of homes24% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23028% of homes21% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,702 ft²54% of homes46% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac23% of homes10% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than192723% of homes5% of homes7% of homes

About 540 Cross St Se

How much is 540 Cross St Se, Salem, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Cross St Se, Salem, OR is $392,070 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $376,537 to $407,603. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Cross St Se, Salem, OR last sell?

540 Cross St Se, Salem, OR last sold on Aug 30, 2004 for $170,800, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 Cross St Se, Salem, OR?

540 Cross St Se, Salem, OR has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,702 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 540 Cross St Se, Salem, OR built?

540 Cross St Se, Salem, OR was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Cross St Se, Salem, OR?

540 Cross St Se, Salem, OR is assigned to South Salem High School (high), rated D+; McKinley Elementary School (elementary), 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 540 Cross St Se, Salem, OR compare to other homes in Salem 97302?

Among the 12,486 homes in Salem 97302, it is worth more than 24% of them ($392,070 against a typical $464,295), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($230 against a typical $271), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,702 ft² against a typical 1,786 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1927 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Marion 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 540 Cross St Se, Salem, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Cross St Se, Salem, OR was $4,271. The county assessed it at $207,890.

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