Nestled atop Fairmount Hill, this rare & private estate offers an unparalleled retreat of tranquility & exclusivity. Cherished by only two households, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history. A winding brick stairway guides you to a secluded lot unveiling a breathtaking panoramic view of Minto Brown Island Park's nature reserve. Designed to honor its storied past, the home is built on the exact foundation of the original George Putnam estate, preserving the lush landscaping, camellia grove, and historic cobblestone walkways. Set within enchanting grounds, this estate is a private oasis in the heart of town, offering a level of serenity and seclusion that is truly a rare find.
For sale
Listed by:
ASHLEIGH FORDHAM Agent:503-930-5512,
Windermere Heritage,
RYAN FORDHAM,
Windermere Heritage
$1,100,000
1580 Rio Vista Way S, Salem, OR 97302
5beds
3,229sqft
Est.:
Residence
Built in 1968
1.22 Acres Lot
$1,051,900 Zestimate®
$341/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic cobblestone walkwaysPrivate oasisBreathtaking panoramic viewPrivate estate
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Listing updated: April 15, 2025 at 03:05pm
Listed by:
ASHLEIGH FORDHAM Agent:503-930-5512,
Windermere Heritage,
RYAN FORDHAM,
Windermere Heritage
Source: WVMLS,MLS#: 827592

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Features: Area (Combination), Formal
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Range, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Room/Nook, Loft, Mudroom, Office
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
- Basement: Full,Finished,Daylight
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Family Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,229
- Total interior livable area: 3,229 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck, Covered Deck
- Exterior features: Chocolate
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 1.22 Acres
- Features: Dimension Above, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: See Remarks
- Parcel number: 573449
- Zoning: RS
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Lap Siding
- Foundation: Continuous, Slab
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 1/Main
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fairmount Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $341/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $675,670
- Annual tax amount: $12,610
- Price range: $1.1M - $1.1M
- Date on market: 4/11/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Fridge, Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher
- Exclusions: Washer/Dryer, White China cabinet in Dining Room
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