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 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, VA

How much do homes in Salem, VA cost?

Median Sold Price

$369,426

$185/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$21,426(+6.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Salem have sold for 6.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Salem was $369,426 in November 2024, up 6.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $185.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $142.3K$175K
+22.9%
2 $202.5K$222.5K
+9.9%
3 $309.9K$349.9K
+12.9%
4 $419.9K$420K
0.0%
5+ $525K$506K
-3.6%

Summary: Salem housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 22.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.9%, 4 bedroom homes did not change, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 3.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Courtland
+16.5%
Salem
+6.2%
Battlefield
+3.1%
Lee Hill
+2.4%
Fredericksburg
+2.4%

Housing Supply in Salem, VA

How many homes are available in Salem, VA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
217224+3.2%

Summary: The Salem real estate market had 224 homes for sale in November 2024, a 3.2% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 01
+100.0%
2 2324
+4.3%
3 9796
-1.0%
4 7884
+7.7%
5+ 1919
0.0%

Summary: The Salem housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
5562+12.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

18 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

24 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

20 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Salem, expect to pay close to the asking price. 38.7% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 62 homes were sold or pending in Salem in November 2024, up by 12.7% month-over-month. Of the 62 sold homes, 29% were sold under asking, 39% were sold at asking, and 32% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Salem, VA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
21 Days24 Days+13.7%

Summary: Homes in Salem had an average of 24 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 13.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

19 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 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, 62 homes were sold in Salem; 31% of homes were sold within 30 days, 11% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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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