Marion County property record for 4159 Ward Dr NE, Salem, OR 97305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,665 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,223 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,401 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale May 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 072W07AB02500 |
| Primary APN | 072W07AB02500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,665 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,148 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,665 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 792 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 472 sqft |
| Fence | Other |
| Greenhouse | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 551348 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4159 WARD DR NE |
| City | SALEM |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97305-2188 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | JAN REE GARDENS BLOCK 4 LOT 4 ACRES .24 |
| Legal Range | 02W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAN REE GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MARION OR |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 1601 |
4159 Ward Dr NE is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Marion County records, as of May 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 476, STAYTON, OR 97383-0476 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| May 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Feb 7, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTREET BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232366 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4685 / 451 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006351 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARION OR |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4159 WARD DR NE, SALEM, OR 97305-2188 |
| Document Number | 0046850451 |
| Book / Page | 4685 / 451 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023 00002366 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1111 WESTERN AVE, STAYTON, OR 97383-9514 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4159 WARD DR NE, SALEM, OR 97305-2188 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARION OR |
| Property Address | 4159 WARD DR NE, SALEM, OR 97305-2188 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4159 WARD DR NE, SALEM, OR 97305-2188 |
| Document Number | 0046270197 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Book Page | 4627/197 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARION OR |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4159 WARD DR NE, SALEM, OR 97305-2188 |
| Document Number | 0000006351 |
| Book / Page | 003909 / 000284 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6351 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4159 WARD DR NE SALEM OR 973052188, SALEM, OR 97305-2188 |
| Document Number | 6352 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 003909/000285 |
| Instrument | 6352 |
| Name | HOMESTREET BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98101-2326 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 6, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4159 Ward Dr NE was $3,401, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of November 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Marion County |
| Unified School District | Salem-Keizer School District 24J (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,401.00 (+3.22%) | $207,630 (+3%) | $414,930 (+3.98%) Land $137,040 Building $277,890 |
| 2024 | $3,295.00 (+5.41%) | $201,590 (+3%) | $399,030 (+4.03%) Land $123,000 Building $276,030 |
| 2023 | $3,126.00 (+2.86%) | $195,720 (+3%) | $383,590 (+1.4%) Land $123,000 Building $260,590 |
| 2022 | $3,039.00 | $190,020 | $378,280 Land $123,000 Building $255,280 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4159 Ward Dr NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 4159 Ward Dr NE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SALEM PUBLIC WORKS serves 199,820 people · EPA ID OR4100731 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 319 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Alyrica Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Datavision Communications, Hunter Communications.
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