Adorable bungalow in the heart of Fairmont. Large level lot gives numerous options for gardening and entertaining. Hardwood flooring and updated bathroom. Tall ceilings, very light and bright home. Unfinished basement with washer and dryer hookup, and excellent storage with endless possibilities. Cozy living room with attractive fireplace as a focal point. This charming home lives larger than square footage! Welcome home!
Charming Fairmont Treasure! Here's your chance to live in the prestigious vintage neighborhood in this lovely 2 bedroom cottage. Light and bright kitchen, remodeled full bath, breakfast nook on huge 0.26 acre lot! Large unfinished basement with washer/dryer hookup. Cozy wood fireplace, newer roof, private backyard for gardening. Great investment for starter home!
WVMLS #654496
Sep 13, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Sep 7, 2012
Sold
$135,000
$109/sq ft
Jul 12, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 7, 2012
Listed
$138,000
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,821 (+7.8%)
2024
$2,618 (+6.2%)
2023
$2,464 (+2.9%)
2022
$2,395 (+2.9%)
2021
$2,327 (−0.2%)
2020
$2,331 (+3.6%)
2019
$2,249 (−1.7%)
2018
$2,289 (+10.8%)
2017
$2,066 (+5.0%)
2016
$1,968 (−0.8%)
2015
$1,983 (+3.3%)
2014
$1,919 (+2.1%)
2013
$1,880 (+2.5%)
2012
$1,835 (+4.5%)
2011
$1,755 (+4.2%)
2010
$1,684 (+1.1%)
2009
$1,665
Tax history for 396 Rural Ave S
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,821 (+7.8%)
2024
$2,618 (+6.2%)
2023
$2,464 (+2.9%)
2022
$2,395 (+2.9%)
2021
$2,327 (−0.2%)
2020
$2,331 (+3.6%)
2019
$2,249 (−1.7%)
2018
$2,289 (+10.8%)
2017
$2,066 (+5.0%)
2016
$1,968 (−0.8%)
2015
$1,983 (+3.3%)
2014
$1,919 (+2.1%)
2013
$1,880 (+2.5%)
2012
$1,835 (+4.5%)
2011
$1,755 (+4.2%)
2010
$1,684 (+1.1%)
2009
$1,665
*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
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
702
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marion County
APN
527779
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 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.
Unparsed Address: 396 RURAL AVE S, Salem, OR 97302
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 702
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Marion County
APN: 527779
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
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Schools
McKinley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Leslie Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
South Salem High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
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