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Listed by SHANE MATTHEWS • HOMESTAR BROKERS (503-400-5851). Bought with HOMESMART REALTY GROUP.

Off market aug 2020 for $234K

$321,463

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,578/mo

•

840

sq ft

1596 Ruge St NW, Salem, OR 97304

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

3,197 sq ftLot Size

$383Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by SHANE MATTHEWS • HOMESTAR BROKERS

Contact: 503-400-5851

Bought with ELLEN WRIGHT • HOMESMART REALTY GROUP

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•Source:WVMLS #766577

Redfin Estimate

$321,463

$87K since sold in August 2020$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 5.6% higher than the average sale price ($304K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$325,000
A
2 beds1 bath969 sq ft
1286 Elm St NW, Salem, OR 97304
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SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$349,900
B
3 beds1 bath1,630 sq ft
460 Rosemont Ave NW, Salem, OR 97304
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$157,500
C
3 beds1 bath687 sq ft
1453 Ruge St NW, Salem, OR 97304
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SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$335,000
D
2 beds1 bath948 sq ft
1456 Ruge St, Salem, OR 97304
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 4, 2026
$355,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,176 sq ft
1010 Arthur Way 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

100.1%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$499K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

69d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

122

2 MoM

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Sale history for 1596 Ruge St NW

Date

Event

Price

WVMLS #766577

Aug 28, 2020

Sold

$234,900

$280/sq ft

Jul 28, 2020

Contingent

—

Jul 22, 2020

Listed

$229,900

$274/sq ft

+18

WVMLS #719054

Aug 3, 2017

Sold

$165,000

$196/sq ft

Jun 7, 2017

Contingent

—

May 31, 2017

Listed

$169,900

$202/sq ft

+11

WVMLS #618567

Jul 3, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Jun 1, 2010

Price Changed

$134,900

$161/sq ft

Apr 27, 2010

Price Changed

$139,900

$167/sq ft

Apr 3, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Oct 12, 2009

Listed

$149,900

$178/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 31, 2007

Sold

$148,700

$177/sq ft

WVMLS #584417

Jul 1, 2007

Listed

$148,700

$177/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 25, 1997

Sold

$78,000

$93/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,909 (+8.0%)

$28,380 + $68,260

$96,640

2024

$1,768 (+3.0%)

$27,550 + $66,280

$93,830

2023

$1,717 (+3.3%)

$26,750 + $64,350

$91,100

2022

$1,662 (+2.9%)

$25,970 + $62,480

$88,450

2021

$1,615 (+3.1%)

$25,210 + $60,670

$85,880

2020

$1,567 (+3.6%)

$24,480 + $58,900

$83,380

2019

$1,512 (+1.7%)

$23,770 + $57,190

$80,960

2018

$1,487 (+10.9%)

$23,070 + $55,540

$78,610

2017

$1,340 (+2.5%)

$22,400 + $53,930

$76,330

2016

$1,308 (+3.7%)

$21,750 + $52,360

$74,110

2014

$1,261 (+2.0%)

$20,500 + $49,370

$69,870

2013

$1,236 (+2.5%)

$19,900 + $47,940

$67,840

2012

$1,206 (+4.5%)

$19,320 + $46,550

$65,870

2011

$1,154 (+4.4%)

$18,760 + $45,200

$63,960

2010

$1,105 (+1.4%)

$18,210 + $43,890

$62,100

2008

$1,090

$17,680 + $42,620

$60,300

Tax history for 1596 Ruge St NW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,909 (+8.0%)

$28,380 + $68,260

$96,640

2024

$1,768 (+3.0%)

$27,550 + $66,280

$93,830

2023

$1,717 (+3.3%)

$26,750 + $64,350

$91,100

2022

$1,662 (+2.9%)

$25,970 + $62,480

$88,450

2021

$1,615 (+3.1%)

$25,210 + $60,670

$85,880

2020

$1,567 (+3.6%)

$24,480 + $58,900

$83,380

2019

$1,512 (+1.7%)

$23,770 + $57,190

$80,960

2018

$1,487 (+10.9%)

$23,070 + $55,540

$78,610

2017

$1,340 (+2.5%)

$22,400 + $53,930

$76,330

2016

$1,308 (+3.7%)

$21,750 + $52,360

$74,110

2014

$1,261 (+2.0%)

$20,500 + $49,370

$69,870

2013

$1,236 (+2.5%)

$19,900 + $47,940

$67,840

2012

$1,206 (+4.5%)

$19,320 + $46,550

$65,870

2011

$1,154 (+4.4%)

$18,760 + $45,200

$63,960

2010

$1,105 (+1.4%)

$18,210 + $43,890

$62,100

2008

$1,090

$17,680 + $42,620

$60,300

*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

3,197 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1970

Sq. Ft.

840

Year built

1947

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

256016

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2026.

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
Bedroom #2 Level: Main

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

Room Levels
Kitchen: Main
Dining Room: Main
Living Room: Main
Additional Room: Main
Utility Room: Main

Additional Rooms
Dining: Area (Combination)

Appliances
Dishwasher: Yes
Range Type: Gas, Microwave Included, Range Included

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

Heating & Cooling
Heat Pump, Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fenced: Yes
Foundation: Slab
Landscape: Yes
Covered Patio
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Siding: Aluminum
Underground Sprinkles: No

Building Information
Siding Style: Lap
Year Built: 1947
Exterior Color: Beige

Lot Information
Lot Type: Irregular
Sq. Ft.: 3,197
Acres: 0.07

Property Information
Home Warranty: Negotiable
Sq. Ft. Source: County
No Assessments/Liens
Zoning: Rs

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Amount: $1,488
Tax Years: 2019
Tax Account #: 256016

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Heater: Gas
Water: Connected, City

Location

Unit #1 Information
Parking Type/Capacity: Front Door

Homeowners Association Information
No Association

School Information
Elem School: Kalapuya
Elementary School: Kalapuya
Middle School: Walker
Middle School: Walker
High School: West Salem
High School: West Salem

Location Information
Block: 20
Lot: 24
Cross Street: Senate St

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 840
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,197 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Polk County
APN: 256016

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Disposal: No

Listing Information
Broker Attribution Contact: 503-400-5851
Status Detail: 0
Inclusions: Fridge, Range, Washer, and Dryer
Possession: COE

Information For Agents
Syndicated Remarks: Must see this single level home in the heart of West Salem! This home boasts laminate floors, a huge lot, heat pump, vinyl windows, cove ceilings, covered patio, newer roof, and a fully fenced yard. Home is light and bright with an open concept floor plan and a layout that makes it feel much bigger. The character and charm of this home won't let it last long on the market.

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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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Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 74-82% chance 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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$306,000 – $370,000

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Home values near 1596 Ruge St NW

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1546 Ruge Street Northwest, Salem, OR 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 756 Sq. Ft.	$304,272
1563 Ruge Street Northwest, Salem, OR 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1554 Sq. Ft.	$347,282

Address	Redfin Estimate
1534 Ruge Street Northwest, Salem, OR 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1242 Sq. Ft.	$349,806
1545 Ruge Street Northwest, Salem, OR 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1236 Sq. Ft.	$357,039

Address	Redfin Estimate
1577 Ruge Street Northwest, Salem, OR 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1252 Sq. Ft.	$349,224
1586 Ruge Street Northwest, Salem, OR 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$373,394

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