Salem, VA Housing Market & Real Estate

Seller's market-7.8% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in Salem, VA is $295,000, down 7.8% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 48 days with 47 active listings. The market is currently a seller's market.

$295,000median sale price

Is Salem a buyer's or seller's market?

Seller's market2.2 months of supply48 avg. days on market

Salem, VA is currently a seller's market, based on 2.2 months of supply and homes selling in about 48 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

21

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

48

Average pace

Active listings

47

2.2 months supply

Sale-to-list

96.4%

Below asking

Salem, VA market data

Current housing market statistics for Salem, VA
MetricValue
Median sale price$295,000
Median list price$279,950
Year-over-year price change-7.8%
Average days on market48 days
Active inventory47 listings
Months of supply2.2 months
Sale-to-list price ratio96.4%
Market conditionSeller's market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Salem housing market is currently classified as a seller's market with a median sale price of $295,000. Prices have fallen 7.8% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 48 days on market, indicating 2.2 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Salem

There are currently 47 homes listed for sale in Salem, Virginia. The median listing price is $280K.

Active listings

47

Homes on market

Median list price

$280K

Avg. days on market

48

Days until sale

New this week

23

Newly listed

Price drops:25.5%of listings
Sale-to-list:96.4%

Top public schools in Salem

14 schools tracked · 5,529 students

The largest public schools serving Salem, VA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Salem High

Grades 9-12 · 1,213 students

Public

Andrew Lewis Middle

Grades 6-8 · 850 students

Public

Glenvar High

Grades 9-12 · 621 students

Public

G.W. Carver Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 426 students

Public

Glenvar Middle

Grades 6-8 · 424 students

Public

West Salem Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 407 students

Public

South Salem Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 389 students

Public

Glenvar Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 376 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Salem?

The median home sale price in Salem is $295,000, down 7.8% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Salem?

Homes typically spend 48 days on market before going under contract.

Is Salem a buyer's or seller's market?

With 2.2 months of supply, Salem is currently a seller's market.

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