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$359,028$277 / 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 91How 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 $354,000 on May 9, 2025

797 WALDO AVE SE

SALEM, OR 97302
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,296 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.
1949
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

$359K
$328K low$390K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$354,000 · May 9, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,005 (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.$146,280 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$142,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$322,300

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.1964
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 144 ft²Patio · 330 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
McKinley Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
South Salem High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Leslie Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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

797 Waldo Ave 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 86% of homes in Salem 97302
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Salem 97302
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Salem 97302
  • Older than 84% of homes in Marion County

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
$262K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 14% 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$359,028
CheaperTypical $463,845Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$277
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,784 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 797 Waldo Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth CentralSalem 97302Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$359,02827% of homes14% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27754% of homes55% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²33% of homes21% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac23% of homes9% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than194963% of homes18% of homes16% of homes

About 797 Waldo Ave Se

How much is 797 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 797 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR is $359,028 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $328,126 to $389,930. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 797 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR last sell?

797 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR last sold on May 9, 2025 for $354,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 797 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR?

797 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,296 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 797 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR built?

797 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 797 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR?

797 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR is assigned to McKinley Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; South Salem High School (high), rated D+; 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 797 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR compare to other homes in Salem 97302?

Among the 12,486 homes in Salem 97302, it is worth more than 14% of them ($359,028 against a typical $463,845), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($277 against a typical $271), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,784 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1949 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 17% 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 797 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 797 Waldo Ave Se, Salem, OR was $3,005. The county assessed it at $146,280.

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