Fall in love with this charmer! Conveniently located, this beautifully renovated 3 bedroom home has everything you could ever want. This charming 1940's home has both a family room and a living room, a modern kitchen with an amiable dining room, spacious bedrooms with own closets - all of these with the perfect combination of laminate and carpeted flooring. You also have a sizable fenced backyard and deck!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$262Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Shawn Richardson• Keller Williams Capital City
Fall in love with this charmer! Conveniently located, This beautifully renovated 3 bedroom home has everything you could ever want. This charming 1940's home has both a family room and a living room, a modern kitchen with an amiable dining room, spacious bedrooms with own closets - all of these with the perfect combination of laminate and carpeted flooring. You also have a sizable fenced backyard and deck!
RMLS #18066579
May 25, 2018
Sold
$280,000
$170/sq ft
Apr 30, 2018
Pending
—
Apr 25, 2018
Listed
$275,000
$167/sq ft
WVMLS #709168
Dec 21, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2016
Contingent
—
Sep 16, 2016
Contingent
—
Aug 24, 2016
Listed
$215,900
$131/sq ft
WVMLS #685689
Apr 23, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 16, 2015
Price Changed
$172,500
$105/sq ft
Feb 23, 2015
Price Changed
$174,900
$106/sq ft
Jan 30, 2015
Listed
$179,000
$109/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 5, 2012
Sold
$150,900
$92/sq ft
WVMLS #650148
Jun 5, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 5, 2012
Sold
$150,900
$92/sq ft
May 21, 2012
Pending
—
Mar 26, 2012
Price Changed
$149,900
$91/sq ft
Mar 13, 2012
Listed
$163,500
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 10, 2012
Sold
$75,000
$46/sq ft
WVMLS #637764
Feb 12, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 10, 2012
Sold
$75,000
$46/sq ft
Dec 16, 2011
Contingent
—
Nov 9, 2011
Price Changed
$99,900
$61/sq ft
Feb 22, 2011
Listed
$110,000
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,237 (+7.8%)
2024
$3,932 (+6.2%)
2023
$3,701 (+2.9%)
2022
$3,598 (+2.9%)
2021
$3,495 (+3.0%)
2020
$3,393 (+3.6%)
2019
$3,274 (−1.7%)
2018
$3,332 (+10.8%)
2017
$3,007 (+5.0%)
2016
$2,864 (−0.8%)
2015
$2,886 (+3.3%)
2014
$2,793 (+2.1%)
2013
$2,736 (+2.5%)
2012
$2,670 (+4.5%)
2011
$2,554 (+4.2%)
2010
$2,450 (+1.1%)
2009
$2,423
Tax history for 940 Rural Ave SE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,237 (+7.8%)
2024
$3,932 (+6.2%)
2023
$3,701 (+2.9%)
2022
$3,598 (+2.9%)
2021
$3,495 (+3.0%)
2020
$3,393 (+3.6%)
2019
$3,274 (−1.7%)
2018
$3,332 (+10.8%)
2017
$3,007 (+5.0%)
2016
$2,864 (−0.8%)
2015
$2,886 (+3.3%)
2014
$2,793 (+2.1%)
2013
$2,736 (+2.5%)
2012
$2,670 (+4.5%)
2011
$2,554 (+4.2%)
2010
$2,450 (+1.1%)
2009
$2,423
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Tax Legal Description: NOB HILL ANNEX SALEM W 1/2 LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 12
Tax Annual Amount: $3,007.36
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Certification YN: No
Fuel Description: Electricity
Water Source: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling YN: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: McKinley
Middle Or Junior School: Leslie
High School: South Salem
Location Information
Directions: Hoyt St SE to Electric Ave SE to Rural SE
Unparsed Address: 940 RURAL AVE SE, Salem, OR 97302
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Zoning: RS
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,644
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Marion County
APN: 583737
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MlsStatus: Sold
Listing Price Information
Price Type: List Price
New Construction Information
New Construction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
McKinley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Leslie Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
South Salem High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
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