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$462,689$273 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $71,000 on Sep 28, 1979

540 ROCKWOOD ST SE

SALEM, OR 97306
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,692 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
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

$463K
$445K low$481K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$71,000 · Sep 28, 1979
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$357,689
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$286,151
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.23%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$105,000
GMAC MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Feb 24, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,908 (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.$238,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$231,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$484,580

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.19
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.None
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 192 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Sumpter Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Judson Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Sprague High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97306These 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.82
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 100.164

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.97%
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.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,391
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,021 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,746
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,837
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

540 Rockwood 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in South Gateway
  • Older than 77% of homes in South Gateway

What homes are worth in Salem 97306

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

This home
$291K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Salem 97306.

How it measures up in Salem 97306

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 97306.

Estimated value$462,689
CheaperTypical $492,276Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$273
CheaperTypical $278Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,692 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,826 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 540 Rockwood St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth GatewaySalem 97306Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$462,68940% of homes41% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27353% of homes46% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,692 ft²41% of homes43% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac68% of homes58% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than197923% of homes28% of homes54% of homes

About 540 Rockwood St Se

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

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Rockwood St Se, Salem, OR is $462,689 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $444,743 to $480,635. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

540 Rockwood St Se, Salem, OR last sold on Sep 28, 1979 for $71,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

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

540 Rockwood St Se, Salem, OR has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,692 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

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

540 Rockwood St Se, Salem, OR was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

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

540 Rockwood St Se, Salem, OR is assigned to Sumpter Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Judson Middle School (middle), rated B-; Sprague High School (high), rated B. All sit in Salem-Keizer School District 24j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Rockwood St Se, Salem, OR compare to other homes in Salem 97306?

Among the 10,457 homes in Salem 97306, it is worth more than 41% of them ($462,689 against a typical $492,276), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($273 against a typical $278), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,692 ft² against a typical 1,826 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1979 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 56% 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 Rockwood St Se, Salem, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Rockwood St Se, Salem, OR was $4,908. The county assessed it at $238,900.

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