Salem, OR

South Gateway

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$99.5K - $1.35M
For Sale on Trulia:
143 homes
Rent:
$989 - $4K
For Rent on Trulia:
144 homes
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What Locals Say about South Gateway

At least 128 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say there's wildlife

  • 41 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 24 % Say there are community events

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  • Matthewdavisdpt
    "There are a lot of dog parks and tons of people that have dogs and tons of dog grooming services and there is lots of vet services"
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  • Matthewdavisdpt
    "We have fun school events basketball, football, soccer, baseball, graduation, plays, comic shows, plays and lots of churches with active charity"
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  • Matthewdavisdpt
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time, dogs are always welcome here, just clean up your dog pooo"
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  • Melissa Medina
    "I have lived in this same neighborhood since I was 6. I have gone to the same schools around here as my kids. Great memories!"
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  • Mtp8cp42jn
    "Great place to raise children. Well manicured gardens and lawns. Dog friendly. Very cute. Very nice, newer houses"
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  • Haley Kjemperud
    "Dog park for the hoa members. Paved areas, lots of paths... That’s all I have to say about it but it’s "
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  • Mike Bernard
    "Just at the edge of city limits so we get deer and other wildlife in the neighborhood. It is a well established neighborhood with good neighbors. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood, walk to store restaurants. Park across the street. School close by. Friendly neighborhood. Newer homes, good highways. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Low crime rate area, safe for kids to play outside. People are friendly and family oriented. Pick up after their pets and have them leashed when necessary "
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  • Essae
    "South Salem Pet store and Petco are nearby., Trader Joe’s has snacks, too. Most parks are friendly with leashed pets."
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  • Hockeybum
    "Great neighborhood to live in and I have owned two homes here and would highly recommend it to others."
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  • Smpaigemurphy
    "No dog park nearby or open area to let your dog go run. Unless the rare chance no ones at an elementary school"
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  • Marty S.
    "Nice place for walking. Bike lanes. School park nearby. Restaurants and grocery in close proximity. Mature trees."
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  • Ashley R.
    "Fairly well-lit and everyone uses leashes... friendly and sweet dogs, neighbors always friendly 😊 lots of RED DIRT, 😩"
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  • Sandeebmw
    "Quiet, clean, well kept neighborhood with neighbors that watch out for each other. Sidewalks are well kept but there are often cars parked on both sides of the streets making it a little difficult during busy times. "
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  • Essae
    "It’s important to know that cars speed along Madras and the parking is lined along the street so often you can’t see the kids running around."
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  • Essae
    "Lots of dogs on leash-responsible pet owners as well. Would be nice to have a park nearby that had a fenced in area"
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  • Heather_delarosa
    "We do neighborhood block parties and all send holiday cards or cookies to each other, we also enjoy trick or treating with each other. "
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  • Marcy M.
    "15 minutes to downtown with access to bus lines close by Traffic isn’t as heavy as other areas of town"
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  • Greg m.
    "26 yr. resident. Good neighborhood. Convenient shopping. Easy commute. Lots to do in the area. Access to I-5. Close to beach and mountains."
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  • Valentia k.
    "Drug free environment and friendly neighbors. Also the neighborhood has to be kids friendly and clean."
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  • Janellnfranz
    "we have been here over 10 years and enjoy the feeling of our surrounding neighborhood. Several of our nearby households plan a get together twice a year as well."
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  • Tim B.
    "Cul de sac, Close to shopping. "
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  • Brad W.
    "Top of the hill with a wonderful view - on a wide, quiet street that dead ends. Salem locations in this price range are very difficult to find. We would never consider selling - but - its time to move near our son. "
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  • Donna_l
    "Quiet and Safe neighborhood, easy access to I-5, shopping, gym, bus system, senior center and downtown. A great place to live"
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