Polk County property record for 520 Tower Dr NW, Salem, OR 97304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,448 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,653 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07329-AA-13800 |
| Primary APN | 07329-AA-13800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,448 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,926 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,255 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,193 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Area | 478 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 523105 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 TOWER DR NW |
| City | SALEM |
| State | OR |
| Zip | 97304-4339 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | THE TOWERS ADDITION LOT 3 |
| Legal Range | 3W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE TOWERS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 5203 |
520 Tower Dr NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2011.
Source: Polk County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 TOWER DR NW, SALEM, OR 97304-4339 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UMPQUA BANK |
| Nov 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CELEBRITY HOME LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20113770 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 520 TOWER DR NW, SALEM, OR 97304-4339 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000009593 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-009593 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PORTLAND, OR 97224 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK OR |
| Property Address | 520 TOWER DR NW, SALEM, OR 97304-4339 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000016623 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-016623 |
| Name | CELEBRITY HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | VILLA PARK, IL 60181 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Tower Dr NW was $5,653, up 8% from the year before.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Salem City |
| Unified School District | Salem-Keizer School District 24J (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $294,750 (+3%) Land $71,920 Building $222,830 | $534,830 (+2.17%) Land $147,000 Building $387,830 | |
| 2025 | $5,653.00 (+7.98%) | $286,170 (+3%) Land $69,820 Building $216,350 | $523,470 (+0.45%) Land $138,350 Building $385,120 |
| 2024 | $5,235.00 (+2.99%) | $277,840 (+3%) Land $67,780 Building $210,060 | $521,110 (+0.98%) Land $135,900 Building $385,210 |
| 2023 | $5,083.00 (+3.29%) | $269,750 (+3%) Land $65,810 Building $203,940 | $516,070 (+9.93%) Land $134,600 Building $381,470 |
| 2022 | $4,921.00 | $261,900 Land $63,890 Building $198,010 | $469,470 Land $122,750 Building $346,720 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 Tower Dr NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 3 (35% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 520 Tower Dr NW is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Oregon |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 415 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, Hunter Communications, Verizon.
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