Sold | $370,000

Sold
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
1200 Sq. Ft.
Built: 1982
2 Car Garage
.20 Acres
Small Home, Big Yard, Endless Possibilities
4938 Indiana Ave NE Salem OR 97305
Let’s be real: not everyone is looking for a massive home with rooms they’ll never use and a yard that takes an entire Saturday to mow. If you’re someone who values a cozy space but wants room to stretch out outside—you know, for the pets, the kids, or even that garden you’ve been dreaming about—then 4938 Indiana Ave NE is calling your name.
This isn’t about showing off or impressing the neighbors with square footage. It’s about finding a space that fits your lifestyle. Inside, it’s the definition of “just right”—big enough for everything you need, but small enough that you won’t spend your weekends cleaning or organizing endless closets. First-time home buyers, this is your chance to break into the market without having to deal with a home that needs a thousand updates. Downsizers, you can finally say goodbye to the oversized house you’ve outgrown, but still enjoy having a yard big enough for your dog to chase squirrels or for you to tinker in your garden.
And speaking of the yard—it’s a big one. Not the kind of yard where you throw out a few lawn chairs and call it a day, but a space with endless possibilities. Build raised garden beds, set up a swing set, host a summer BBQ—this yard is ready for whatever you’ve got in mind. There’s even a nice-sized shed for your gardening tools, bikes, or whatever hobby supplies you don’t want cluttering up the house.
Indiana Ave itself? Quiet and tucked away in East Salem, yet you’re just a quick drive to the highway via Cordon Rd. That means whether you’re commuting, running errands, or craving a fresh donut from EZ Orchards (seriously, their fruit donuts are legendary), you’re never far from where you need to be. It’s like living in a peaceful bubble with the convenience of city access right at your fingertips.
Bottom line: 4938 Indiana Ave NE gives you all the best parts of a smaller home, with a yard that feels like a bonus. It’s the kind of place where you can simplify without sacrificing the things that matter most.
