Listed by LEVI WILSON • NED BAKER REAL ESTATE (Agent: 503-881-5286). Bought with WINDERMERE PACIFIC WEST PROP.

Off market mar 2013 for $85K

$325,700

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,047/mo

•

796

sq ft

1242 Ruge St NW, Salem, OR 97304

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$409Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by LEVI WILSON • NED BAKER REAL ESTATE

Contact: Agent: 503-881-5286

Bought with RICH FORD • WINDERMERE PACIFIC WEST PROP

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•Source:WVMLS #659838

Redfin Estimate

$325,700

$241K since sold in March 2013$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 19.8% higher than the average sale price ($272K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$157,500
A
3 beds1 bath687 sq ft
1453 Ruge St NW, Salem, OR 97304
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$275,000
B
2 beds1 bath794 sq ft
1363 Franklin St NW, Salem, OR 97304
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$349,900
C
3 beds1 bath1,630 sq ft
460 Rosemont Ave NW, Salem, OR 97304
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$252,254
D
2 beds1 bath710 sq ft
1135 6th St NW, Salem, OR 97304
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$325,000
E
2 beds1 bath969 sq ft
1286 Elm St NW, Salem, OR 97304

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Market trends in 97304, OR

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

99.7%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$509K

$0 MoM

Avg. days on market

67d

1 days MoM

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13 MoM

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Sale history for 1242 Ruge St NW

Date

Event

Price

WVMLS #659838

Mar 19, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Mar 15, 2013

Sold

$85,000

$107/sq ft

Feb 12, 2013

Pending

—

Feb 11, 2013

Price Changed

$87,900

$110/sq ft

Jan 11, 2013

Listed

$99,900

$126/sq ft

WVMLS #652793

Nov 15, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Nov 8, 2012

Price Changed

$117,500

$148/sq ft

Oct 26, 2012

Price Changed

$117,501

$148/sq ft

Sep 16, 2012

Price Changed

$117,500

$148/sq ft

Sep 7, 2012

Contingent

—

Aug 3, 2012

Price Changed

$120,000

$151/sq ft

Jul 1, 2012

Contingent

—

Jun 24, 2012

Price Changed

$130,000

$163/sq ft

Jun 15, 2012

Price Changed

$140,000

$176/sq ft

May 24, 2012

Listed

$150,000

$188/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 16, 2005

Sold

$129,000

$162/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 30, 2003

Sold

$111,000

$139/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 24, 1997

Sold

$65,000

$82/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,348 (+8.0%)

$36,760 + $82,100

$118,860

2024

$2,175 (+3.0%)

$35,690 + $79,710

$115,400

2023

$2,112 (+3.3%)

$34,650 + $77,390

$112,040

2022

$2,044 (+2.9%)

$33,640 + $75,140

$108,780

2021

$1,986 (+3.1%)

$32,660 + $72,960

$105,620

2020

$1,927 (+3.6%)

$31,710 + $70,840

$102,550

2019

$1,860 (+1.7%)

$30,780 + $68,790

$99,570

2018

$1,829 (+11.0%)

$29,890 + $66,780

$96,670

2017

$1,648 (+2.4%)

$29,020 + $64,840

$93,860

2016

$1,609 (+3.8%)

$28,170 + $62,960

$91,130

2014

$1,550 (+2.0%)

$26,550 + $59,360

$85,910

2013

$1,519 (+2.5%)

$25,780 + $57,630

$83,410

2012

$1,482 (+4.5%)

$25,030 + $55,960

$80,990

2011

$1,418 (+4.4%)

$24,300 + $54,340

$78,640

2010

$1,359 (+1.4%)

$23,600 + $52,750

$76,350

2008

$1,340

$22,910 + $51,220

$74,130

Tax history for 1242 Ruge St NW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,348 (+8.0%)

$36,760 + $82,100

$118,860

2024

$2,175 (+3.0%)

$35,690 + $79,710

$115,400

2023

$2,112 (+3.3%)

$34,650 + $77,390

$112,040

2022

$2,044 (+2.9%)

$33,640 + $75,140

$108,780

2021

$1,986 (+3.1%)

$32,660 + $72,960

$105,620

2020

$1,927 (+3.6%)

$31,710 + $70,840

$102,550

2019

$1,860 (+1.7%)

$30,780 + $68,790

$99,570

2018

$1,829 (+11.0%)

$29,890 + $66,780

$96,670

2017

$1,648 (+2.4%)

$29,020 + $64,840

$93,860

2016

$1,609 (+3.8%)

$28,170 + $62,960

$91,130

2014

$1,550 (+2.0%)

$26,550 + $59,360

$85,910

2013

$1,519 (+2.5%)

$25,780 + $57,630

$83,410

2012

$1,482 (+4.5%)

$25,030 + $55,960

$80,990

2011

$1,418 (+4.4%)

$24,300 + $54,340

$78,640

2010

$1,359 (+1.4%)

$23,600 + $52,750

$76,350

2008

$1,340

$22,910 + $51,220

$74,130

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,000

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

796

Year built

1932

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

255600

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2021.

Single Family Residential Zone

The purpose of the Single Family Residential (RS) Zone is to implement the single family residential designation of the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan through the identification of allowed uses and the establishment of development standards. The RS zone generally allows single family, two family, three family, and four family residential uses, along with a mix of other uses that are compatible with and/or provide support and services to the residential area.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Library
Ground transport
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Level: Main
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11'8 x 10'2
Bedroom #2 Level: Main
Bedroom #2 Dimensions: 11'8 x 10'2

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 0
# of Bathrooms (Main): 1

Room Levels
Kitchen: Main
Dining Room: Main
Living Room: Main
Utility Room: Lower/Basement

Room Dimensions
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Kitchen: 14'4 x 7'4
Dining Room: 7'1 x 4'4
Living Room: 17'6 x 13'4
Utility Room: 29'3 x 25'3

Additional Rooms
Dining: Area (Combination)

Appliances
Dishwasher: Yes
Range Type: Electric, Range Included

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
High Speed Communication: Available, Present

Heating & Cooling
Gas, Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fenced: Yes
Foundation: Continuous
Landscape: Yes
Patio
Roof: Composition
Siding: Composite
Underground Sprinkles: Yes

Building Information
Siding Style: Lap
Year Built: 1932
Exterior Color: Beige

Lot Information
Lot Type: Dimension Above
Sq. Ft.: 5,000
Acres: 0.11
Dimensions: 50x100

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Source: County
Zoning: RS

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Amount: $1,482
Tax Years: 12-13
Tax Account #: 255600

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Heater: Gas
Water: Connected, City

Location

Homeowners Association Information
No Association

School Information
Middle School: Walker
Middle School: Walker
High School: West Salem
High School: West Salem

Location Information
Directions to Property: Edgewater to Kingwood turn right onto Ruge
Block: 18
Lot: 14
Directions to Property: Edgewater to Kingwood turn right onto Ruge

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 796
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Polk County
APN: 255600
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 8, 2021

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Disposal: Yes

Listing Information
Broker Attribution Contact: Agent: 503-881-5286
Status Detail: 0
Inclusions: Fridge, Range & Window Coverings
Possession: COE

Around this home

Schools

Harritt Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

5/10

Walker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

West Salem High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 92° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

9/10 Air Factor

11 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Salem, OR • 97304

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 2.1 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$310,000 – $375,000

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Home values near 1242 Ruge St NW

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1273 Ruge Street Northwest, Salem, OR 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1916 Sq. Ft.	$420,256
1231 Ruge Street Northwest, Salem, OR 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1353 Sq. Ft.	$333,296

Address	Redfin Estimate
1221 Ruge Street Northwest, Salem, OR 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1380 Sq. Ft.	$343,060
1230 Ruge Street Northwest, Salem, OR 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 868 Sq. Ft.	$310,014

Address	Redfin Estimate
1270 Ruge Street Northwest, Salem, OR 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3086 Sq. Ft.	$641,513
1220 Ruge Street Northwest, Salem, OR 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 804 Sq. Ft.	$323,022

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