Is Salem County, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since March 2023
At the same time last year, Salem County was a Neutral Market.
Housing Prices in Salem County, NJ
How much do homes in Salem County, NJ cost?
Median Sold Price
$250,000
$170/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since March 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Salem County was $250,000 in March 2024, up 11.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $170.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $70K | $124K | +77.1% |
2 Bedrooms | $159K | $177.4K | +11.6% |
3 Bedrooms | $219.5K | $255K | +16.2% |
4 Bedrooms | $299K | $300K | 0.3% |
5+ Bedrooms | $305K | $289.9K | -5.0% |
Summary: Salem County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 77.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 16.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Salem County | $223.9K | $250K | +11.6% |
Cumberland County | $220.3K | $239.9K | +8.9% |
Gloucester County | $290.6K | $315K | +8.4% |
New Castle County | $327.6K | $341.3K | +4.2% |
Housing Supply in Salem County, NJ
How many homes are available in Salem County, NJ?
Number of Homes For Sale
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
497 | 503 | +1.2% |
Summary: The Salem County real estate market had 503 homes for sale in March 2024, a 1.2% increase compared to February 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | 4 | 4 | 0.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 69 | 75 | +8.7% |
3 Bedrooms | 248 | 250 | +0.8% |
4 Bedrooms | 135 | 136 | +0.7% |
5+ Bedrooms | 41 | 38 | -7.3% |
Summary: The Salem County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.3%.
Number of Homes Sold
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
46 | 59 | +28.3% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
22 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
9 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
28 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 59 homes were sold or pending in Salem County in March 2024, up by 28.3% month-over-month. Of the 59 sold homes, 37% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 47% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Salem County, NJ
How long does it take to sell a home in Salem County, NJ?
Average Sale Time
Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
66 Days | 44 Days | -32.8% |
Summary: Homes in Salem County had an average of 44 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 32.8% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
39 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
10 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
10 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During March 2024, 59 homes were sold in Salem County; 66% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% of homes were sold over 90 days.