Is Salem, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Salem is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Salem has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Salem is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Salem, NY

How much do homes in Salem, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$225,000

$140/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$32,500(+16.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Salem have sold for 16.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Salem was $225,000 in November 2024, up 16.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $140.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $162K$153.2K
-5.4%
2 $175.2K$276K
+57.5%
3 $203K$190K
-6.4%
4 $195K$249.9K
+28.2%
5+ $275K$279K
+1.5%

Summary: Salem housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 5.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 57.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 6.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 28.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.5%.

Housing Supply in Salem, NY

How many homes are available in Salem, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2527+8.0%

Summary: The Salem real estate market had 27 homes for sale in November 2024, a 8.0% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 66
0.0%
3 1414
0.0%
4 34
+33.3%
5+ 23
+50.0%

Summary: The Salem housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 50%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
15+400.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Salem, you may be able to get a good deal. 40% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 5 homes were sold or pending in Salem in November 2024, up by 400.0% month-over-month. Of the 5 sold homes, 40% were sold under asking, 40% were sold at asking, and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Salem, NY

How long does it take to sell a home in Salem, NY?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
49 Days61 Days+24.3%

Summary: Homes in Salem had an average of 61 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 24.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

2 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Salem are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 5 homes were sold in Salem; 40% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 40% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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