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$552,465$261 / 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 87How 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 $540,000 on Aug 1, 2025

956 GAINES ST NE

SALEM, OR 97301
1
Beds
4
Baths
2,120 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.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$552K
$479K low$626K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$540,000 · Aug 1, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,736 (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.$181,830 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$176,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$398,560

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Quadraplex
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.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Grant Community SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Parrish Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
North Salem High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24j

Neighborhood · ZIP 97301These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.168

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.58,660
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,082 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,398
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,665
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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

956 Gaines St Ne 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 98% of homes in Grant
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Marion County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Salem 97301
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Grant
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Grant

What homes are worth in Salem 97301

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

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$235K$568K

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Salem 97301.

How it measures up in Salem 97301

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 97301.

Estimated value$552,465
CheaperTypical $361,096Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$261
CheaperTypical $272Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area2,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 956 Gaines St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrantSalem 97301Marion County
Estimated valuepricier than$552,46598% of homes97% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26159% of homes43% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than2,120 ft²74% of homes87% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac74% of homes53% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than195086% of homes46% of homes17% of homes

About 956 Gaines St Ne

How much is 956 Gaines St Ne, Salem, OR worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 956 Gaines St Ne, Salem, OR is $552,465 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $479,414 to $625,516. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 956 Gaines St Ne, Salem, OR last sell?

956 Gaines St Ne, Salem, OR last sold on Aug 1, 2025 for $540,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 956 Gaines St Ne, Salem, OR?

956 Gaines St Ne, Salem, OR has 1 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,120 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 956 Gaines St Ne, Salem, OR built?

956 Gaines St Ne, Salem, OR was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a quadraplex home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 956 Gaines St Ne, Salem, OR?

956 Gaines St Ne, Salem, OR is assigned to Grant Community School (elementary), rated C; Parrish Middle School (middle), rated D; North Salem High School (high), rated F. All sit in Salem-Keizer School District 24j. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 956 Gaines St Ne, Salem, OR compare to other homes in Salem 97301?

Among the 12,846 homes in Salem 97301, it is worth more than 97% of them ($552,465 against a typical $361,096), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($261 against a typical $272), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,120 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1950 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Marion County, it is worth more than 73% 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 956 Gaines St Ne, Salem, OR?

The 2025 property tax bill for 956 Gaines St Ne, Salem, OR was $3,736. The county assessed it at $181,830.

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