540 Van Buren St, Eugene, OR 97402
OFF MARKET

540 Van Buren St
Eugene, OR 97402

Whiteaker
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,850 sqft

$795,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,626/mo*

$795,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,626/mo*
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,850 sqft

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Description

Light-filled, beautiful historic 5 bed/2 bathroom home is available for rent in the heart of the Whiteaker neighborhood. The well-cared for home has Tudor exterior style, vintage hardwood floors, a working fireplace and graceful architectural features reminiscent of the period.

There is a large living room and dining area. The kitchen includes stainless steel fridge, electric glass-top stove and unique tiled counters. Downstairs bedroom connects directly to full bathroom with shower. Upstairs bathroom features full shower/tub combo with tile backsplash. Additional bedroom, office and shop space in the large finished basement. Large enclosed back patio and yard with garage for storage.

There is off-street parking with access via W 5th Alley by use of a manual-roll gate. The garage can also be used for off-street parking. There is often parking on-street in front of the house. Brand new washer and dryer installed and included with lease.

The neighborhood is in the heart of the Whiteaker, with all of the shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment on offer there. Its walkable and bikeable to most of Eugene with ample access to transit. Close to the Willamette River and downtown.

There are some personal items in the home that will be removed before tenants move-in.

Application Submission: Applications will be accepted starting 5/6/2025 at 8 AM. Applications are not considered received until deemed complete. We will inform you via email once your application has been deemed complete. Please consult our Rental Overview & Screening info document on the Nest West Property website for more information on what is required to complete your application. If you need additional time to complete your application because you require language assistance, please let us know at the time you submit your application.

Pet Policy: Up to 2 pets may be allowed (cats and dogs) allowed, but must be approved by Owner/Agent on a case-by-case basis. There is an additional pet deposit of $500 per pet and pet rent of $25/month for each approved pet.

Utilities: Tenants are responsible for electricity, water/sewer, refuse service, plus any desired internet/cable services.

Laundry: Washer and dryer provided, located in the utility room.

Landscaping: Tenants are responsible for landscaping and yard maintenance.

Non-Smoking: This is a non-smoking/non-vaping home, and these activities are not allowed on the property.

First-Come, First-Serve: We rent on a first-come, first-serve basis to the first approved applicant/applicant group to complete their application process. Applications include credit/background/eviction history screening. The nonrefundable screening fee is $10 per adult applicant.

Applicants are expected to take financial responsibility for the home within 5 days of approval. We may consider brief, reasonable requests to begin the rental agreement later.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from May 07, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 540 Van Buren St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, FireplaceHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 540 Van Buren St

DatePriceEventSource
05/22/2025$3,195ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
05/06/2025$3,195Listed For RentZillow Rentals
06/01/2000$105,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,490
Assessment$977,218
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 540 Van Buren St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.08
Single-Family Home
$350,000
12/05/25
4
2
1,878
0.25
Single-Family Home
$137,000
07/30/25
3
3
2,196
0.06
Single-Family Home
$375,000
10/30/25
4
2
1,350
0.06
Single-Family Home
$480,000
12/10/25
4
2
1,516
0.07
Single-Family Home
$390,000
11/25/25
3
2
1,339
0.09
Single-Family Home
$445,000
07/11/25
3
2
1,355
0.26
Single-Family Home
$660,000
12/05/25
4
2
2,018
0.35
Single-Family Home
$590,000
07/07/25
3
2
2,472
0.31
Single-Family Home
$555,000
12/17/25
4
2
1,575
0.42
Single-Family Home
$405,000
11/19/25
4
2
1,828

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What Locals Say about Whiteaker

At least 17 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 79 % Say there's wildlife

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say parking is easy

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 48 % Say there are community events

  • 35 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 33 % Say car is needed

  • 26 % Say it's quiet

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  • Alex.fikany
    "Love it. By bike by train by bus no planes! Walking ain’t bad either!! Excellent trails along the river too. Can drive anywhere in the city pretty much in 10 minutes or less "
  • Alex.fikany
    "Easy peasy! Can get to the entire city by bike or walking through the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Trail System! Busses abound. Car friendly too just be sure slow down for bicyclists! :)"
  • Trulia User
    "there are nice dog parks in the area to visit with your dog and lots of little stores that people enjoy visiting "
  • Sueofgold
    "15 minutes to get to the university area. 1st Ave is the main through street, but can be hard to turn left. "
  • Sueofgold
    "It usually takes me about 15 minutes to get to the University area and Easy access to the highway also. "
  • Blackespeare
    "it's the Castro of Eugene. it's a neighborhood where you can let your freak flag fly people are neighborly"
  • Elisha S.
    "Neighbors are friendly and look out for each other and their pets/houses, etc. I can walk to the park, rose garden, and restaurants easily."
  • klsub1530
    "it's a unique area it's close to a lot of restaurants microbreweries and the river. I can get a lot done in the area without having to drive."

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540 Van Buren St, Eugene, OR 97402 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,850 sqft single-family home. 540 Van Buren St is located in Whiteaker, Eugene. This property is not currently available for sale. 540 Van Buren St was last sold on Jun 1, 2000 for $105,000 (3,186% higher than the asking price of $3,195). The current Trulia Estimate for 540 Van Buren St is $795,600.