Beautifully maintained and truly move-in ready, this charming West Salem home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath in a setting that blends timeless character with modern updates. Arched doorways, built-in cabinets, and a spacious living room with a large picture window create a warm and inviting feel. The dining area opens through sliding doors to a backyard deck that's perfect for outdoor living. The kitchen features gorgeous cabinetry and granite countertops, with a convenient laundry room just off to the side. Thoughtfully remodeled and freshly painted inside and out, the home showcases extensive improvements: a full renovation of front and backyard lawns and garden beds with elite Willamette Valley grass seed, upgraded exterior lighting, rebuilt garage framing, and newly installed AC units in both bedrooms. The deck flooring and support columns have been refinished, and damaged panels replaced, making the covered deck an ideal spot to enjoy the private, fenced backyard shaded by mature trees. All these updates enhance the peaceful, rural-like atmosphere, while still being minutes from restaurants, shopping, schools, and neighborhood parks. With excellent walk and bike scores, this turnkey home combines comfort, convenience, and charm in one of West Salem’s most desirable locations.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$377Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Nick Shivers• Keller Williams PDX Central
Listed by Justin Wakem• Keller Williams PDX Central
Bought with Jessica Geck• Realty One Group Willamette Valley
Beautifully maintained and truly move-in ready, this charming West Salem home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath in a setting that blends timeless character with modern updates. Arched doorways, built-in cabinets, and a spacious living room with a large picture window create a warm and inviting feel. The dining area opens through sliding doors to a backyard deck that's perfect for outdoor living.
RMLS #221071968
Nov 25, 2025
Sold
$335,000
$353/sq ft
Oct 24, 2025
Pending
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Sep 15, 2025
Price Changed
$340,000
$359/sq ft
Aug 20, 2025
Listed
$350,000
$369/sq ft
RMLS #22463301
Mar 1, 2022
Sold
$295,000
$311/sq ft
Jan 15, 2022
Pending
—
Jan 10, 2022
Listed
$295,000
$311/sq ft
+27
Cute and fresh home located in quiet streets of West Salem. Step through the front door and immediately be greeted with abundance of natural light throughout. Home recently had new carpet installed and interior paint. Two sizable bedrooms and main full bath just off living room. Enjoy all brand new appliances in kitchen and spacious attached garage. Back slider door leads to large covered deck and spacious fenced in back yard.
WVMLS #786144
Jan 7, 2022
Listing Removed
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Nov 17, 2021
Listed
$294,900
$311/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 2021
Sold
$210,000
$222/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 18, 2018
Sold
$175,600
$185/sq ft
WVMLS #730075
Apr 18, 2018
Sold
$175,500
$185/sq ft
Mar 8, 2018
Contingent
—
Mar 2, 2018
Listed
$180,000
$190/sq ft
WVMLS #691527
Aug 18, 2015
Sold
$125,000
$132/sq ft
Jun 22, 2015
Contingent
—
Jun 12, 2015
Listed
$130,000
$137/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 11, 1998
Sold
$88,000
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 16, 1981
Sold
$36,000
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 1980
Sold
$36,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,374 (+8.0%)
$36,760 + $83,390
$120,150
2024
$2,198 (+3.0%)
$35,690 + $80,970
$116,660
2023
$2,135 (+3.3%)
$34,650 + $78,620
$113,270
2022
$2,067 (+2.9%)
$33,640 + $76,340
$109,980
2021
$2,008 (+3.1%)
$32,660 + $74,120
$106,780
2020
$1,948 (+3.6%)
$31,710 + $71,960
$103,670
2019
$1,880 (+1.7%)
$30,780 + $69,880
$100,660
2018
$1,849 (+11.0%)
$29,890 + $67,840
$97,730
2017
$1,666 (+2.5%)
$29,020 + $65,870
$94,890
2016
$1,626 (+3.8%)
$28,170 + $63,960
$92,130
2014
$1,567 (+2.0%)
$26,550 + $60,300
$86,850
2013
$1,536 (+2.5%)
$25,780 + $58,550
$84,330
2012
$1,499 (+4.5%)
$25,030 + $56,850
$81,880
2011
$1,434 (+4.4%)
$24,300 + $55,200
$79,500
2010
$1,374 (+1.4%)
$23,600 + $53,590
$77,190
2008
$1,355
$22,910 + $52,040
$74,950
Tax history for 1456 Ruge St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,374 (+8.0%)
$36,760 + $83,390
$120,150
2024
$2,198 (+3.0%)
$35,690 + $80,970
$116,660
2023
$2,135 (+3.3%)
$34,650 + $78,620
$113,270
2022
$2,067 (+2.9%)
$33,640 + $76,340
$109,980
2021
$2,008 (+3.1%)
$32,660 + $74,120
$106,780
2020
$1,948 (+3.6%)
$31,710 + $71,960
$103,670
2019
$1,880 (+1.7%)
$30,780 + $69,880
$100,660
2018
$1,849 (+11.0%)
$29,890 + $67,840
$97,730
2017
$1,666 (+2.5%)
$29,020 + $65,870
$94,890
2016
$1,626 (+3.8%)
$28,170 + $63,960
$92,130
2014
$1,567 (+2.0%)
$26,550 + $60,300
$86,850
2013
$1,536 (+2.5%)
$25,780 + $58,550
$84,330
2012
$1,499 (+4.5%)
$25,030 + $56,850
$81,880
2011
$1,434 (+4.4%)
$24,300 + $55,200
$79,500
2010
$1,374 (+1.4%)
$23,600 + $53,590
$77,190
2008
$1,355
$22,910 + $52,040
$74,950
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
948
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
255936
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
RS
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
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking Total: 1
Garage Information
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Convection Oven, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Granite, Range Hood