Why Live in Southeast Mill Creek
Southeast Mill Creek in Salem features a mix of housing options, primarily located in the northern part of the neighborhood. Home styles include ranch, new traditional, and contemporary Craftsman, with some subdivisions in the south offering more acreage. The area also includes Sundial and Meadowlark Estates, 55+ communities with manufactured homes. The neighborhood has a moderate flood risk along Mill Creek, mainly affecting industrial properties. Cascades Gateway Park, just west of the neighborhood, offers over 100 acres of green space with walking paths, playgrounds, a fishing lake, and an 18-hole disc golf course. Turner Lake Park, about 4 miles south, provides boating, fishing, and rentals for kayaks and paddleboards. Bill Riegel Park is a smaller green space with playgrounds and a basketball court. Shopping options are plentiful, with WinCo Plaza, Walmart, Lowe’s, and Willamette Town Center nearby. Dining includes local coffee shops like JavaRoma and Dude Donut City, as well as The Yard Food Park with various food trucks. The neighborhood's industrial areas provide employment opportunities, with Amazon and Home Depot warehouses close by. Major highways and Cherriots bus routes facilitate easy travel around Salem and to Portland, 50 miles north. Schools in the area have mixed ratings, with North Salem High School offering career and technical education programs. Corban University, a small private college, is also located in the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southeast Mill Creek a good place to live?
Southeast Mill Creek is a good place to live. Southeast Mill Creek is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Southeast Mill Creek is a suburban neighborhood. Southeast Mill Creek has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.9 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $82,108 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 14.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Southeast Mill Creek are home owners, with 46% of residents renting and 54% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Southeast Mill Creek can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Southeast Mill Creek neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Southeast Mill Creek?
The median home price in Southeast Mill Creek is $415,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $83,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,100 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $90K a year to afford the median home price in Southeast Mill Creek. The average household income in Southeast Mill Creek is $82K.
What are the best public schools in Southeast Mill Creek?
The best public schools that serve Southeast Mill Creek are:
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Home Trends in Southeast Mill Creek, OR
On average, homes in Southeast Mill Creek, Salem sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Southeast Mill Creek, Salem over the last 12 months is $410,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$410,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$407,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$275
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median List Price
$415,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
