Attention Investors! Desirable West Salem. The next door neighbor just sold at $350,000. Would make an excellent addition to your rental portfolio or a great opportunity for a fix and flip. Bonus - the bathroom appears to have already been remodeled for you! Bank owned foreclosure, cash only, see REO instructions.
WVMLS #789612
Mar 10, 2022
Listing Removed
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Mar 10, 2022
Listing Removed
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Mar 10, 2022
Listed
$169,000
$192/sq ft
MLSCO #220131214
Mar 9, 2022
Listing Removed
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Feb 4, 2022
Listing Removed
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Jan 27, 2022
Price Changed
$169,000
$192/sq ft
Nov 1, 2021
Price Changed
$174,900
$199/sq ft
Sep 27, 2021
Price Changed
$184,500
$209/sq ft
Sep 7, 2021
Listed
$185,500
$211/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 22, 2003
Sold
$65,000
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 27, 2003
Sold
$65,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,135 (+8.0%)
$36,760 + $71,300
$108,060
2024
$1,977 (+3.0%)
$35,690 + $69,230
$104,920
2023
$1,920 (+9.3%)
$34,650 + $67,220
$101,870
2022
$1,756 (+2.9%)
$33,640 + $59,830
$93,470
2021
$1,706 (+3.1%)
$32,660 + $58,090
$90,750
2020
$1,656 (+3.6%)
$31,710 + $56,400
$88,110
2019
$1,598 (+1.7%)
$30,780 + $54,770
$85,550
2018
$1,571 (+11.0%)
$29,890 + $53,170
$83,060
2017
$1,416 (+2.5%)
$29,020 + $51,630
$80,650
2016
$1,382 (+3.8%)
$28,170 + $50,140
$78,310
2014
$1,332 (+2.0%)
$26,550 + $47,270
$73,820
2013
$1,306 (+2.5%)
$25,780 + $45,890
$71,670
2012
$1,274 (+4.5%)
$25,030 + $44,560
$69,590
2011
$1,219 (+4.4%)
$24,300 + $43,270
$67,570
2010
$1,168 (+1.4%)
$23,600 + $42,010
$65,610
2008
$1,151
$22,910 + $40,790
$63,700
Tax history for 1516 Ruge St NW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,135 (+8.0%)
$36,760 + $71,300
$108,060
2024
$1,977 (+3.0%)
$35,690 + $69,230
$104,920
2023
$1,920 (+9.3%)
$34,650 + $67,220
$101,870
2022
$1,756 (+2.9%)
$33,640 + $59,830
$93,470
2021
$1,706 (+3.1%)
$32,660 + $58,090
$90,750
2020
$1,656 (+3.6%)
$31,710 + $56,400
$88,110
2019
$1,598 (+1.7%)
$30,780 + $54,770
$85,550
2018
$1,571 (+11.0%)
$29,890 + $53,170
$83,060
2017
$1,416 (+2.5%)
$29,020 + $51,630
$80,650
2016
$1,382 (+3.8%)
$28,170 + $50,140
$78,310
2014
$1,332 (+2.0%)
$26,550 + $47,270
$73,820
2013
$1,306 (+2.5%)
$25,780 + $45,890
$71,670
2012
$1,274 (+4.5%)
$25,030 + $44,560
$69,590
2011
$1,219 (+4.4%)
$24,300 + $43,270
$67,570
2010
$1,168 (+1.4%)
$23,600 + $42,010
$65,610
2008
$1,151
$22,910 + $40,790
$63,700
*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
2008
Sq. Ft.
881
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
255952
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
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Detached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room Levels
Kitchen: Main
Living Room: Main
Additional Rooms
Dining: Area (Combination)
Appliances
Dishwasher: Yes
Range Type: Electric
Interior Features
Flooring: Vinyl
Heating & Cooling
Ductless, Zonal
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fenced: Yes
Foundation: Continuous
Landscape: Yes
Deck
Roof: Composition
Siding: Fiber Cement
Underground Sprinkles: No
Building Information
Outbuildings: Other (Refer to Remarks)
Siding Style: Lap
Year Built: 1940
Lot Information
Lot Type: Irregular
Acres: 0.11
Property Information
HOME STYLE: 1 Story
Home Warranty: Yes
Sq. Ft. Source: County
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Amount: $1,706
Tax Years: 2021
Tax Account #: 255952
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Heater: Electric
Water: City
Location
Unit #1 Information
Parking Type/Capacity: front door
Homeowners Association Information
No Association
Location Information
Block: 20
Lot: 18
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 881
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Polk County
APN: 255952
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Disposal: Yes
Listing Information
Broker Attribution Contact: CELL: 541-602-0623
Status Detail: 0
Inclusions: kitchen appliances
Possession: COE
Around this home
Schools
Myers Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Walker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
West Salem High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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