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$366,134$292 / 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

5542 ROSS CT SE

SALEM, OR 97306
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,253 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
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

$366K
$356K low$376K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,496 (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.$170,160 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$165,210
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$356,870

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.0.15
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
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 · 120 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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Battle Creek Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Judson Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Sprague High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 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%

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How this home compares

5542 Ross Ct 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 92% of homes in Salem 97306
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in South Gateway
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in South Gateway
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Marion County
  • Older than 83% 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
$278K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 8% 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$366,134
CheaperTypical $494,555Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$292
CheaperTypical $278Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,253 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,828 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 5542 Ross Ct Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth GatewaySalem 97306Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$366,1349% of homes8% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29268% of homes62% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,253 ft²12% of homes14% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac42% of homes35% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than197817% of homes21% of homes51% of homes

About 5542 Ross Ct Se

How much is 5542 Ross Ct Se, Salem, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5542 Ross Ct Se, Salem, OR is $366,134 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $355,787 to $376,481. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5542 Ross Ct Se, Salem, OR last sell?

5542 Ross Ct Se, Salem, OR last sold on Jul 22, 1999, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5542 Ross Ct Se, Salem, OR?

5542 Ross Ct Se, Salem, OR has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,253 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 5542 Ross Ct Se, Salem, OR built?

5542 Ross Ct Se, Salem, OR was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5542 Ross Ct Se, Salem, OR?

5542 Ross Ct Se, Salem, OR is assigned to Battle Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Judson Middle School (middle), rated B; Sprague High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Salem-Keizer School District 24j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5542 Ross Ct Se, Salem, OR compare to other homes in Salem 97306?

Among the 10,539 homes in Salem 97306, it is worth more than 8% of them ($366,134 against a typical $494,555), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($292 against a typical $278), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,253 ft² against a typical 1,828 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1978 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 20% 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 5542 Ross Ct Se, Salem, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5542 Ross Ct Se, Salem, OR was $3,496. The county assessed it at $170,160.

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