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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Salem is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Salem was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Salem is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Salem, VA

How much do homes in Salem, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$295,000

$171/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$7,575(+2.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Salem have sold for 2.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Salem was $295,000 in October 2024, up 2.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $171.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $144.7K$173K
+19.6%
2 $187.2K$202.5K
+8.1%
3 $260.5K$275K
+5.6%
4 $370K$389.5K
+5.3%
5+ $535K$495K
-7.5%

Summary: Salem housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 19.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Roanoke
+7.2%
Catawba
+5.5%
Salem
+2.6%
Salem
+2.6%
Windsor Hills
+1.3%

Housing Supply in Salem, VA

How many homes are available in Salem, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
140180+28.6%

Summary: The Salem real estate market had 180 homes for sale in October 2024, a 28.6% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 1625
+56.3%
3 5670
+25.0%
4 5368
+28.3%
5+ 1517
+13.3%

Summary: The Salem housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 56.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 28.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3529-17.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

16 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were 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. 55.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 29 homes were sold or pending in Salem in October 2024, down by 17.1% month-over-month. Of the 29 sold homes, 55% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 24% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Salem, VA

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

Report Updated 18 Days Ago

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