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Charming 1936 West Salem cottage on a lush garden lot. 2BR/1BA, 748 sf. 3-year-old roof, vaulted kitchen, updated bathroom, laminate flooring. Mature orchard: Italian plum, cherry, and apricot trees, alongside gooseberries, raspberries, blueberries, and grape vines. 300 tulips planted and ready to burst into color this spring. Detached outbuilding with separate power meter — ideal for garage, workshop, storage, ADU conversion (adding ~350 sf), or possible business use. Near Edgewater & the river. Step inside and you’ll find a home with real character — vaulted ceilings in the kitchen, an updated bathroom, and the kind of compact, efficient layout that keeps utility costs low and maintenance simple. The kitchen opens to a dining area with natural light and views of the garden. Two bedrooms provide comfortable living space in a floor plan that makes the most of every square foot.Outside is where this property truly stands apart. The seller has spent years cultivating a mature orchard and garden that produces throughout the growing season. Italian plum, cherry, and apricot trees, alongside gooseberries, raspberries, blueberries, and grape vines. 300 tulips are planted and ready to burst into color this spring. This is not a starter garden — it is a fully established, producing landscape ready for someone who appreciates what it takes to build something like this.The detached outbuilding offers real flexibility. With its own separate power meter already in place, it could serve as a garage, workshop, studio, storage building, or be converted into an ADU adding roughly 350 square feet. This property sits within the Edgewater mixed-use zone, making it a compelling option for a business owner looking to operate from the outbuilding. Buyer to verify permitted uses with the City of Salem.Buyers looking to finance improvements should ask their lender about FHA 203(k) or Conventional HomeStyle renovation loan programs, which allow you to wrap the cost of updates into a single mortgage payment.Some photos have been AI-edited to adjust brightness and remove the seller’s personal property. The property is sold in as-is condition.
Listing Highlights
Status
Active
Days on Site
16
Property Type
Residential
MLS ®
839936
Year Built
1936
Total Square Footage
748
Lot/Acreage
0.09
County
Polk
Building Name
15'3"X11'6"
Neighborhood
Water's Addition
Area
60 NORTHWEST SALEM
Elementary School
Harritt
Middle School
Walker
High School
West Salem
Interior Details
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1 Full
- Appliances: No, Yes, Electric
- Air Cond: 1/Main
- Heating: Electric
- Fireplaces:
- Floor: Carpet,Laminate
- Above Ground Sq Ft:
- Below Ground Sq Ft: n/a
- Basement:
- Other:
- Water: City
Exterior Details
- Lot Description: Yes
- Garage Capacity: 1 car
- Roof: Composition
- Others: Front Porch,Fiber Cement,Wood
- Sewer:
- Parking Features: Detached
Financial Details
- Tax Amount: $1,934
- Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
- Tax/Property ID: N/A
- Tax Year: 2025
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1018 7th St NW Salem, OR 97304
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