Is Salem, VA 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 December 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, VA

How much do homes in Salem, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$299,983

$172/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$10,145(+3.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Salem have sold for 3.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Salem was $299,983 in December 2024, up 3.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $172.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $144.7K$175K
+20.9%
2 $199.9K$209K
+4.6%
3 $260.2K$279.9K
+7.6%
4 $373.5K$386.2K
+3.4%
5+ $500K$490K
-2.0%

Summary: Salem housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 20.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Roanoke
+9.5%
Catawba
+3.8%
Salem
+3.5%
Salem
+3.5%
Windsor Hills
0.1%

Housing Supply in Salem, VA

How many homes are available in Salem, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
140129-7.9%

Summary: The Salem real estate market had 129 homes for sale in December 2024, a 7.9% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 1816
-11.1%
3 5646
-17.9%
4 5049
-2.0%
5+ 1517
+13.3%

Summary: The Salem housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 11.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 17.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
4024-40.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Salem, you could pay more than the asking price. 45.8% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 24 homes were sold or pending in Salem in December 2024, down by 40.0% month-over-month. Of the 24 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 46% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Salem, VA

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