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$381,643$323 / 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 94How 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 $36,500 on Mar 7, 1997

5959 NELSON PL SE

SALEM, OR 97306
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,180 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$382K
$360K low$403K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$36,500 · Mar 7, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,619 (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.$176,170 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$171,040
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$330,640

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.0.12
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.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

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
Battle Creek Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Judson Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Sprague High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 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%

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How this home compares

5959 Nelson Pl 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 88% of homes in South Gateway
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in South Gateway
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in South Gateway
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Salem 97306
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Marion County

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
$286K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 12% 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$381,643
CheaperTypical $494,555Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$323
CheaperTypical $278Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,824 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 5959 Nelson Pl Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth GatewaySalem 97306Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$381,64312% of homes12% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32389% of homes83% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,180 ft²8% of homes9% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac14% of homes11% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than199754% of homes60% of homes73% of homes

About 5959 Nelson Pl Se

How much is 5959 Nelson Pl Se, Salem, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5959 Nelson Pl Se, Salem, OR is $381,643 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $359,825 to $403,461. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5959 Nelson Pl Se, Salem, OR last sell?

5959 Nelson Pl Se, Salem, OR last sold on Mar 7, 1997 for $36,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5959 Nelson Pl Se, Salem, OR?

5959 Nelson Pl Se, Salem, OR has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,180 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 5959 Nelson Pl Se, Salem, OR built?

5959 Nelson Pl Se, Salem, OR was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5959 Nelson Pl Se, Salem, OR?

5959 Nelson Pl 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 5959 Nelson Pl Se, Salem, OR compare to other homes in Salem 97306?

Among the 10,462 homes in Salem 97306, it is worth more than 12% of them ($381,643 against a typical $494,555), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($323 against a typical $278), it is bigger than 9% of them (1,180 ft² against a typical 1,824 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1997 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 25% 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 5959 Nelson Pl Se, Salem, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5959 Nelson Pl Se, Salem, OR was $3,619. The county assessed it at $176,170.

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