Why Live in North Lancaster
North Lancaster in Salem features a mix of homes built from the 1960s to the 2000s, including midcentury cottages, minimal traditional houses, ranch-style homes, and two-story traditional homes. Lot sizes vary, with older homes typically on larger lots around 9,000 square feet and newer homes on 5,000-square-foot lots. Garages are common, and most streets have sidewalks with sporadic tree coverage. McKay Park, a 24-acre green space, offers soccer fields, baseball fields, basketball courts, a playground, and walking paths. The Brown Road Community Garden allows residents to grow their own produce with support from Marion Polk Food Share. North Lancaster is close to major shopping centers, including Willamette Town Center, and stores like Ross, PetSmart, Dollar Tree, and Walmart. Hispanic markets and restaurants, such as La Tapatia Supermarket and Mariscos Las Islas Marias, add to the neighborhood's dining options. Public transportation is accessible via several Cherriots bus routes, and major roads like Sunnyview and Silverton Roads provide easy east-west travel. Downtown Salem is about 4 miles away, and I-5 offers a route to Portland, 46 miles north, or Eugene, 70 miles south. While local schools have average ratings, McKay High School offers various career and technical education programs.
Home Trends in North Lancaster, OR
On average, homes in North Lancaster, Salem sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in North Lancaster, Salem over the last 12 months is $508,000, up 81% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$508,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$508,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$354,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$289,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$230
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Median List Price
$499,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
81%
