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Listed by: John L. Scott-Salem • JERUSHA MALAER • Contact: Cell: 541-668-5540
Price cut: $51K (8/26)
$499,000
292 17th St SE, Salem, OR 97301
5beds
2,815sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
0.27 Acres Lot
$492,100 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy gas fireplaceFormal diningRich craftsmanshipSun-filled roomsTall ceilingsWood floorsOriginal hardwood floors
- 98 days
- 64
- 1
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Listed by:
JERUSHA MALAER Cell:541-668-5540,
John L. Scott-Salem
Source: WVMLS,MLS#: 843315
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: Formal
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Ductless/Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Range, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Included, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Mudroom, Walk-in Pantry, High Speed Internet, Smart Home
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,815
- Total interior livable area: 2,815 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: RV/Boat Storage
- Parcel number: 568330
- Zoning: RD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Lap Siding
- Foundation: Continuous
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capital Park Addition
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $586,950
- Annual tax amount: $3,799
- Price range: $499K - $499K
- Date on market: 7/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Washer, dryer, all fridges, kitchenette items, arm
Estimated market value
$492,100
$467,000 - $517,000
$3,015/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $499,000-9.3%$177/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Price change | $550,000-4.3%$195/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $575,000-3.4%$204/sqft |
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| 8/3/2026 | Price change | $595,000-0.7%$211/sqft |
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| 7/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000-9.2%$213/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Listing removed | $660,000$234/sqft |
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| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $660,000+681.1%$234/sqft |
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| 11/3/1995 | Sold | $84,500$30/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,800 +7.8% | $216,520 +3% |
| 2024 | $3,526 +3% | $210,220 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $3,422 +2.9% | $198,160 |
| 2022 | $3,326 | $198,160 +3% |
| 2021 | -- | $192,390 +24.2% |
| 2020 | $3,137 +3.6% | $154,910 |
| 2019 | $3,027 +1.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,988 | -- |
| 2017 | $2,988 +16.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,569 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,569 +2.6% | -- |
| 2014 | $2,505 +22% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,053 | -- |
| 2012 | $2,053 -13.2% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,365 +4% | $126,620 +6.1% |
| 2010 | $2,275 +1.1% | $119,360 |
| 2009 | $2,249 +6% | $119,360 +3% |
| 2008 | $2,122 +3.3% | $115,890 |
| 2007 | $2,055 +1.7% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,022 -1.3% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,048 -0.4% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,057 +4.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,962 +2.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,914 +3.1% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,856 +3.2% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,799 | -- |
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