$667,000
SOLD MAY 21, 2025

1557 Orchard Heights Rd NW Salem, OR 97304

West Salem Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,945 Sq Ft
1.1 Acres

Recently Sold

$226 Per Sq Ft

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of May 2025

Nestled on a 1.10 beautifully landscaped acre, this charming home is a garden lovers dream with vibrant flowers blooming all Spring, Summer, and Fall. Updated Kitchen featuring S/S appliance, Granite countertops, 6-burner gas Thermador range w/convection oven, Bosch dishwasher. Lg dining room w/built in hutch full of charm. Cozy up in the spacious living room featuring a beautiful fireplace perfect for relaxing evenings. Electrical and pluming has been updated. New 50yr roof. Yard is 3/4 fenced. Explore the options to divide property, Airbnb, or dual living potential. A rare blend of space and opportunities in a prime location close to town.Garage is total 720 sq ft with unfinshed upper possible room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ANGIE BURKE

Realty One Group Willamette Valley License #201231231 Listed on: 04/24/2025

Realty One Group Willamette Valley

Last Buyer's Agent

M. LIZA REYNA- SKIPPER

eXp Realty LLC License #201234080

eXp Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,179

Year Built

  • Built in 1929 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Lap Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,945 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Harritt Elementary School
  • Walker Middle School
  • West Salem High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 242279

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,179

Year Built

Built in 1929 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Property Condition: UpdatedRemodeled
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Stories2, Craftsman
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: No
  • Room 11 Features: Dishwasher,GasAppliances,HardwoodFloors,UpdatedRemodeled
  • Room 12 Features: Fireplace,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 13 Features: Bathroom,HardwoodFloors
  • Room 7 Features: HardwoodFloors
  • Room 8 Features: HardwoodFloors
  • Room 9 Features: BuiltinFeatures,HardwoodFloors
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 3.0
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: ConcreteFloor, Granite, HardwoodFloors, LuxuryVinylPlank, TileFloor, WoodFloors
  • Room 4 Description: _4thBedroom
  • Room 4 Level: Main
  • Basement: ExteriorEntry, FullBasement, Unfinished
  • Appliances: ConvectionOven, FreeStandingGasRange, FreeStandingRange, FreeStandingRefrigerator, Granite, StainlessSteelAppliance
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, WoodBurning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • BathroomsFullLowerLevel: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • BathroomsFullUpperLevel: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 1.0
  • Lot Size Range: Acres1to3
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Upper
  • Fourth Bedroom Area: 120
  • Bedroom 7 Area: 140
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Main
  • Other Room8 Area: 121
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Additional Room 8 Level: Upper
  • Other Room9 Area: 117
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: LapSiding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Porch, RVParking, SecurityLights, Yard
  • Lot Size: 1 to 2.99 Acres
  • Foundation Details: ConcretePerimeter
  • R V Description: RVParking
  • View: Yes
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain,Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached,Oversized
  • Parking Description: Driveway, RVAccessParking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Gas
  • Internet Service Type: Cable
  • Security: SecuritySystemOwned
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: ForcedAir, HeatPump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: StandardSeptic
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harritt
  • High School: West Salem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walker

Lot Info

  • Farm: No
  • Zoning: Res
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 47916.0
  • Parcel #: 242279

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5179.19
  • Tax Opportunity Zone: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
Jun 24, 2025
Sold by
Kotek Michael J and Kotek Janine A
Bought by
Thrasher Timothy M and Thrasher Charlotte K
Seller's Agent
ANGIE BURKE
Realty One Group Willamette Valley
Buyer's Agent
M. LIZA REYNA- SKIPPER
eXp Realty LLC
List Price
$667,000
Sold Price
$667,000
Views
248

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.41%
Original Mortgage
$633,650
Outstanding Balance
$633,650
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$20,224

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2005
Sold by
Kotek Janine A
Bought by
Kotek Michael J and Kotek Janine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $667,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Title Co Of Or
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $633,650 New Conventional
Previous Owner $128,260 New Conventional
Previous Owner $321,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $178,209 New Conventional
Previous Owner $205,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $155,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Sold $667,000 0.0% $226 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $667,000 -- $226 / Sq Ft
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,179 $283,070 $68,120 $214,950
2024 $5,179 $274,830 $66,140 $208,690
2023 $5,029 $266,830 $64,210 $202,620
2022 $4,868 $259,060 $62,340 $196,720
2021 $4,729 $251,520 $60,520 $191,000
2020 $4,589 $244,200 $58,760 $185,440
2019 $4,428 $237,090 $57,050 $180,040
2018 $4,355 $230,190 $55,390 $174,800
2017 $3,925 $223,490 $53,770 $169,720
2016 $3,831 $216,990 $52,200 $164,790
2015 $3,864 $210,670 $50,680 $159,990
2014 $3,676 $204,540 $49,210 $155,330
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 271198583

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: 242279