The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97385 sells for about $599,000, or $266 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.59% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 56 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 97385 — Sublimity
The housing market in 97385 is currently balanced, with a median listing price of $599,000 and limited inventory. Market activity remains steady, reflecting broader trends in the Salem metro area where price growth has leveled off compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a quieter, semi-rural lifestyle while maintaining access to the Salem metropolitan area's employment and services.
Median prices moved down 2.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 56 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 0.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 97385, Marion County OR
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools serving the area are part of the North Santiam School District, which generally maintains stable performance ratings within the regional context.
The area is subject to standard Pacific Northwest wildfire and wind risks, with insurance premiums trending upward in line with broader state-wide hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Salem employment core and local agricultural and manufacturing sectors, with steady residential development in the Sublimity area.
Property taxes are assessed by Marion County based on real market value, with rates influenced by local school district levies and municipal service districts.
Residents primarily commute via OR-22 toward Salem, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
The area features access to local parks like Pioneer Park and proximity to the Santiam River, with basic shopping and dining options available within the immediate Sublimity and Stayton vicinity.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand, with limited short-term rental inventory compared to larger urban centers.
The local economy is anchored by the Salem metropolitan area, with significant employment in government, healthcare, and regional manufacturing.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on the OR-22 highway corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on modest residential expansion within the existing urban growth boundaries of Sublimity and Stayton.
The Marion County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a standard mass-appraisal system for annual tax roll updates.
Parcels are subject to North Santiam School District levies and various local fire and utility district assessments.
Property insurance markets in the region are experiencing premium increases due to heightened wildfire risk awareness across Oregon.
Oregon is a non-judicial foreclosure state with specific notice and redemption requirements for residential properties.
Oregon law requires sellers to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering material defects and known issues.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Enchanted Forest4.713.8 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.311.9 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.113 mi
- River Road City Park Splash Pad4.415.3 mi
- Oregon Axe4.914.8 mi
- Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm4.715.8 mi
- Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center4.314 mi
- The Oregon Garden4.57.6 mi
- The Kroc Center - Salem, OR3.714.4 mi
- Salem Convention Center4.615.1 mi
- South Falls District4.94.4 mi
- The Oregon Garden4.57.6 mi
- Regal Willamette Town Center4.412.6 mi
- Wunderland Salem3.512.6 mi
- North Falls4.95.8 mi
- Gilbert House Children's Museum4.615.2 mi
- Bush's Pasture Park4.714.7 mi
- Willamette Heritage Center4.714.3 mi
- Powerland Heritage Park4.816 mi
- Deepwood Museum & Gardens4.714.5 mi
- Silver Falls State Park4.95.3 mi
- South Falls District4.94.4 mi
- The Oregon Garden4.57.6 mi
- South Falls Lodge Trailhead4.94.2 mi
- Scotts Mills Falls4.511.1 mi
- Evergreen Golf Course4.512.6 mi
- Santiam Golf Club Inc4.45.9 mi
- Meadowlawn4.112.1 mi
- WinCo Foods4.311.6 mi
- Fred Meyer4.112.6 mi
- E.Z. Orchards Farm Market4.712.8 mi
- Safeway413 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.112.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features the historic Stayton-Jordan bridge and local recreational space.
A local landmark restaurant serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.