Listed by LISA PHILLIPS • LEGACY REAL ESTATE. Bought with THE SALEM REAL ESTATE GROUP.
Off Market Oct 2016 for $285K
$454,833
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,821/mo
3
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
1,382
sq ft
495 Rural Ave S, Salem, OR 97302-5227
About this home
This Fairmount home exudes charm and character. With it's coved ceilings, updated kitchen and bathrooms this classic home is truly move in ready. Also, featuring newer windows and roof. Enjoy entertaining out back in your private backyard while enjoying the soothing water feature from your patio. It's the best fusion of vintage meets new.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$329Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by LISA PHILLIPS• LEGACY REAL ESTATE
Bought with DEWEY WHITTON• THE SALEM REAL ESTATE GROUP
Beautiful Fairmount Cottage, flat usable yard across from Fairmount Park. Master on the main. Character and charm with modern updates. Newer roof and windows. hardwood floors & coved ceilings add to the charm. Very functional floor plan. Breakfast nook. Private backyard with a shed. Truly move in ready.
WVMLS #682361
Oct 31, 2014
Sold
$249,000
$180/sq ft
Sep 28, 2014
Contingent
—
Sep 24, 2014
Listed
$234,850
$170/sq ft
RMLS #14665763
Oct 31, 2014
Sold
$249,000
$180/sq ft
Sep 27, 2014
Pending
—
Sep 24, 2014
Listed
$234,850
$170/sq ft
+11
Stunning Fairmount Classic, featuring original hardwood floors, master on the main, remodeled kitchen and main bathroom. Newer windows, roof and sewer lateral. Enjoy the serenity of this private backyard on your patio while listening to the water feature. Two bedrooms and a half bath upstairs complete this move in ready home. Just a block away from Fairmont park. Just to many features to list you must see the inside.
Public Records
Jul 14, 1997
Sold
$120,500
$87/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1995
Sold
$110,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,269 (+7.8%)
2024
$3,961 (+6.2%)
2023
$3,729 (+2.9%)
2022
$3,625 (+2.9%)
2021
$3,521 (+3.0%)
2020
$3,419 (+3.6%)
2019
$3,298 (−1.7%)
2018
$3,357 (+10.8%)
2017
$3,030 (+5.0%)
2016
$2,885 (−0.8%)
2015
$2,907 (+3.3%)
2014
$2,814 (+2.1%)
2013
$2,756 (+2.5%)
2012
$2,690 (+4.5%)
2011
$2,574 (+4.2%)
2010
$2,469 (+1.1%)
2009
$2,441
Tax history for 495 Rural Ave S
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,269 (+7.8%)
2024
$3,961 (+6.2%)
2023
$3,729 (+2.9%)
2022
$3,625 (+2.9%)
2021
$3,521 (+3.0%)
2020
$3,419 (+3.6%)
2019
$3,298 (−1.7%)
2018
$3,357 (+10.8%)
2017
$3,030 (+5.0%)
2016
$2,885 (−0.8%)
2015
$2,907 (+3.3%)
2014
$2,814 (+2.1%)
2013
$2,756 (+2.5%)
2012
$2,690 (+4.5%)
2011
$2,574 (+4.2%)
2010
$2,469 (+1.1%)
2009
$2,441
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
1,382
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Marion County
APN
582419
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.
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: Upper
Bedroom #3 Level: Upper
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Main): 1
# of Bathrooms (Upper): 1
Room Levels
Kitchen: Main
Dining Room: Main
Living Room: Main
Utility Room: Main
Room Dimensions
Basement: Partial
Additional Rooms
Dining: Formal
Appliances
Dishwasher: Yes
Range Type: Convection, Gas
Interior Features
Fireplace: Living Room
Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile, Vinyl
High Speed Communication: Available
Heating & Cooling
Gas, Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fenced: Yes
Foundation: Continuous
Landscape: Yes
Patio
Roof: Composition
Siding: Fiber Cement, Shingle
Underground Sprinkles: Yes
Building Information
Outbuildings: Shed
Year Built: 1946
Lot Information
Sq. Ft.: 5,000
Acres: 0.11
Property Information
Sq. Ft. Source: County
No Assessments/Liens
Zoning: Rs
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Amount: $2,907
Tax Years: 15/16
Tax Account #: R82419
Utilities
Utility Information
Wood-Burning Stove: Certified
Water Heater: Electric
Water: City
Location
School Information
Elem School: McKinley
Elementary School: McKinley
Middle School: Leslie
Middle School: Leslie
High School: South Salem
High School: South Salem
Location Information
Directions to Property: Commercial St, W on Rural
Block: 4
Lot: 7
Cross Street: John
Directions to Property: Commercial St, W on Rural
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,382
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Marion County
APN: 582419
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Disposal: No
Listing Information
Status Detail: 0
Exclusions: Washer and Dryer
Possession: COE+5
Information For Agents
Syndicated Remarks: This Fairmount home exudes charm and character. With it's coved ceilings, updated kitchen and bathrooms this classic home is truly move in ready. Also, featuring newer windows and roof. Enjoy entertaining out back in your private backyard while enjoying the soothing water feature from your patio. It's the best fusion of vintage meets new.
Around this home
Schools
McKinley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Leslie Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
South Salem High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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 • 97302-5227
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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.
9.9 hrs
2.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$433,000 – $524,000
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