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$543,105$218 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $118,500 on Nov 1, 1994

553 JOSEPH ST SE

SALEM, OR 97302
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,491 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.
1973
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

$543K
$504K low$582K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$118,500 · Nov 1, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,930 (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.$239,970 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$232,990
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$582,240

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.0.23
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.Deck · 228 ft²Patio · 485 ft²Sprinklers

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Judson Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Wright Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Sprague High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

553 Joseph 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 more than 88% of homes in Faye Wright
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Faye Wright
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Faye Wright
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Faye Wright

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
$259K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 70% 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$543,105
CheaperTypical $461,792Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$218
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area2,491 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,788 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 553 Joseph St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFaye WrightSalem 97302Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$543,10588% of homes70% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21810% of homes15% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than2,491 ft²88% of homes76% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac70% of homes66% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than197361% of homes59% of homes40% of homes

About 553 Joseph St Se

How much is 553 Joseph St Se, Salem, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 Joseph St Se, Salem, OR is $543,105 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $504,186 to $582,024. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 Joseph St Se, Salem, OR last sell?

553 Joseph St Se, Salem, OR last sold on Nov 1, 1994 for $118,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 553 Joseph St Se, Salem, OR?

553 Joseph St Se, Salem, OR has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,491 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 553 Joseph St Se, Salem, OR built?

553 Joseph St Se, Salem, OR was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 553 Joseph St Se, Salem, OR?

553 Joseph St Se, Salem, OR is assigned to Judson Middle School (middle), rated B-; Wright Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; 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 553 Joseph St Se, Salem, OR compare to other homes in Salem 97302?

Among the 12,455 homes in Salem 97302, it is worth more than 70% of them ($543,105 against a typical $461,792), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($218 against a typical $271), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,491 ft² against a typical 1,788 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1973 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 72% 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 553 Joseph St Se, Salem, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Joseph St Se, Salem, OR was $4,930. The county assessed it at $239,970.

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