








A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |


Rental property for sale in Salem at 517 Joseph Ct SE, Salem, OR, 97302 priced at $615,000 converts $3,842/mo rent into $130/mo cash flow after a $3,010/mo obligation. Total monthly income equals $3,842/mo, and annual cash flow totals $1,558/yr on $202,335 invested. Return on cash invested prints 20.83% in year one, and rental yield reads 7.5% against a $615,000 entry. Equity gained on principal adds $3,969/yr, while 5% annual appreciation compiles into $169,913 by year five. Five-year ROI reaches 107.54% and total cumulative return in cash sums $217,601. For leverage, Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan bases approval on $3,842/mo property income covering a $3,010/mo payment, not borrower’s personal income.
Single Family
Built in 1971
10,585 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 97302, Salem, OR area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,440 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,373 (56.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,247 (39.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 820 ( 4.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $492,171 |
| Average Home Value | $541,750 |
Residential
17,376
Single Family
15,481
Multi-Family
1,895
Businesses
2,021
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-23 | Price change | $615,000 |
| 2025-07-07 | Price change | $599,000 |
| 2025-07-03 | Price change | $615,000 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-24 | $3804.55 | 3.03% | $510,140 | 112.17% |
| 2023-09-24 | $3692.80 | -21.84% | $240,440 | N/A |
| 2022-09-24 | $4724.62 | 2.94% | $240,440 | 3.00% |



Listed by: JESSICA FARRELL • Homesmart Realty Group
Mls Name: WVMLS
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #833795
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