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Four Corners

Four Corners

Suburban Neighborhood in Salem, Oregon

Marion County 97301, 97317

Neighborhood Reviews
3.5
$388,044 Average Value
$257 Average Price per Sq Ft
24 Homes For Sale

Conveniently located on the east side of Salem

Situated on the east side of Salem between East Lancaster, Northeast Salem and Southeast Mill Creek, Four Corners is a suburb that makes it easy to enjoy Oregon’s capital city at a lower price point. Two highways connect to major employers, such as Oregon State Hospital and Oregon Department of Corrections, as well as food packaging and distribution centers. Newly constructed, modern homes have come to Four Corners to accommodate the people who now live in the neighborhood and commute into Salem. “I think convenience is probably one of the better attributes of that area,” says Stacy Cardoza, a principal broker with Real Broker who has been selling homes around Salem for 24 years. “It has proximity to everything and easy access to the freeway. It’s really easy to get to a lot of the other areas of town.”

Modern, new homes in East Village Park

Most properties in Four Corners are single-level ranch-style homes or manufactured residences built between the 1960s and 1990s. Manufactured homes sell for $50,000 and $150,000, while single-family ranch properties can be $300,000 to $400,000. Subdivisions like East Village Park have newly built, multi-story Craftsman homes that sell for $400,000 and $500,000. Most streets are surrounded by narrow sidewalks, small yards and scattered pine trees for a touch of Pacific Northwest scenery. “There’s a good blend of both single-level and multi-story properties,” Cardoza says. “There are also multifamily duplexes, so it’s a pretty eclectic mix of styles.” Because these properties are technically outside Salem city limits, homeowners will pay slightly lower taxes than they would within the city.

Career and college prep at South Salem High School

Four Corners is part of the Salem-Keizer Public Schools, which has a B-minus grade on Niche. Four Corners Elementary School and Houck Middle School have C-minus grades. South Salem High School has a B-plus grade and is in Niche’s top five high schools in the county. Students can take technical education classes in broadcast journalism, graphic design, and sports medicine or enroll in dual credits at Chemeketa Community College. The college is 4 miles from Four Corners, and Willamette University is 3 miles away in downtown Salem.

Commuting on Santiam Highway

Two major highways in Four Corners connect the suburb to some of Salem’s biggest employers. Santiam Highway leads west to Salem Hospital, while Interstate 5 is the most convenient route to some of the food processing plants and correctional facilities in the Southeast Mill Creek area. I-5 also connects to Portland and the Portland International Airport, 48 miles north. Salem Area Mass Transit District — known as Cherriots — has two daily bus routes on State Street and Lancaster Drive.

Bike riding and sports at Geer Community Park

Four Corners is close to many sports-focused parks and facilities. Geer Community Park on Park Avenue has baseball and soccer fields, while Pioneer Sports Park on State Street is home to the Capital Futbol Club, a youth soccer organization. Cascades Gateway City Park on Turner Road has an 18-hole disc golf course, while Meadowlawn Golf Course off I-5 is a nine-hole, par-32 course open to the public. Four Corners Rod and Gun Club between Four Corners and Fruitland has rifle shooting and archery ranges. The area also has Julie's Four Corners Community Garden, operated by the Trinity United Methodist Church on Elma Avenue.

Rotating cuisine at The Yard Food Park

Lancaster Drive is the main commercial corridor, with grocery stores like Fred Meyer, Roth's Fresh Markets and WinCo Foods and nightlife spots like The Pink Elephant Tavern. The Yard Food Park is near the intersection of Lancaster Drive and State Street, and this modern food court has a full bar and rotating carts offering barbecue, seafood and cheesesteaks. Nancy Jo’s Burgers & Fries, a local fast-food chain serving Salem for over a decade, has a location in Willamette Town Center. This large mall on Center Street has a movie theater and clothing, home goods and cosmetic stores. Salem Center, which has over 70 shops, is 3 miles away.

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Schools

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Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 58 Reviews
2.0 Niche User
5/19/2015 Niche Review
The employment in this area to me is very poorly i don't really see any job opportunities.Most places want someone with so much experience and they don't give others a chance to have a first time job.I think stores/companies should give out more jobs and opportunities for the ones that will work the hardest.
3.0 Niche User
3/20/2015 Niche Review
There are not many, but what is here is well done
5.0 Niche User
3/4/2015 Niche Review
I love the restaurants in Salem. There are so many and it is never hard to find something to eat around here.
4.0 Niche User
5/19/2015 Niche Review
My favorite restaurant around this area would have to be Buffalo wild Wings.Its so good there i go ever Thursday.On Thursday because its a special of boneless wings,the wings are the best.The service their is also good they are always asking if you need anything.The bar i hear is really good to but i cant go in that part yet.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Four Corners US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$429,835
Median Single Family Price
$429,867
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$289,500
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$450,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$257
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Last 12 months Home Sales
381
Months of Supply
0.80
Median List Price
$431,497
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,595
Median Year Built
1976
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,380
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    1 - 3pm

    4555 Monroe Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301

    $400,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,182 Sq Ft
    • 4555 Monroe Ave NE
    • New 7 days ago

    Sweet 4 BR on fenced lot, 3 sheds, raised garden beds, new composition roof, composite covered decks in front and back; newer hot tub; new paint, ceiling fans, new bathroom w/ granite & walk in shower; gas forced air furnace; nice gas range, built in Microwave & fridge included; great storage, so much to offer! MUST SEE!! OPEN Sat & Sun! 1-3

    Karen Cota MORE Realty

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    11am - 1pm

    836 Eldin Ave SE, Salem, OR 97317

    $450,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,118 Sq Ft
    • 836 Eldin Ave SE

    Charming Unique Duplex with seller incentives towards an interest rate buy down and an assumable loan option! Subsidize your mortgage with potential rental income, is a great multi-generational property or investment property in the Four Corner's neighborhood!Located on a spacious 0.25-acre corner lot, featuring two 1-bedroom, 1-bath units, each with 980 sqft. Home on Macleay has potential extra

    La Tricia Bollier John L. Scott Portland Central

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    11am - 1pm

    836 Eldin Ave SE, Salem, OR 97317

    $450,000

    • 2,118 Sq Ft
    • 836 Eldin Ave SE

    Charming Unique Duplex with seller incentives towards an interest rate buy down and an assumable loan option! Subsidize your mortgage with potential rental income, is a great multi-generational property or investment property in the Four Corner's neighborhood!Located on a spacious 0.25-acre corner lot, featuring two 1-bedroom, 1-bath units, each with 980 sqft. Home on Macleay has potential extra

    La Tricia Bollier John L. Scott Portland Central

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
14,015
Median Age
36
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$63,463
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,357

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
76.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
% Population in Labor Force
68.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

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Walk Score®

31 / 100
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