Is Salem, NH 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 March 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, NH

How much do homes in Salem, NH cost?

Median Sold Price

$582,360

$314/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$82,360(+16.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Salem have sold for 16.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Salem was $582,360 in March 2024, up 16.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $314.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $150K$517.5K
+245.0%
2 $355K$475K
+33.8%
3 $492.5K$550K
+11.7%
4 $650K$760K
+16.9%
5+ $575K$665K
+15.7%

Summary: Salem housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 245%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 33.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 16.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Salem
+16.5%
Methuen
+5.9%
Methuen Town
+5.8%

Housing Supply in Salem, NH

How many homes are available in Salem, NH?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
5649-12.5%

Summary: The Salem real estate market had 49 homes for sale in March 2024, a 12.5% decrease compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 43
-25.0%
2 1816
-11.1%
3 1720
+17.6%
4 127
-41.7%
5+ 53
-40.0%

Summary: The Salem housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 11.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 17.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 41.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 40%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
18180.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

8 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. 44.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 18 homes were sold or pending in Salem in March 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 18 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and 44% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Salem, NH

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

Report Updated 22 Days Ago

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