Is Salem, OR 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 April 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, OR

How much do homes in Salem, OR cost?

Median Sold Price

$434,997

$260/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

-$5,002(-1.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Salem have sold for 1.1% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Salem was $434,997 in April 2024, down 1.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $260.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $298K$299.5K
0.5%
2 $330K$330K
0.0%
3 $420.3K$420K
-0.1%
4 $535K$474.2K
-11.4%
5+ $565.4K$642.5K
+13.6%

Summary: Salem housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.5%, 2 bedroom homes did not change, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 11.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Monmouth-Independence
+11.9%
Dayton-Amity
+3.6%
Salem
+2.3%
Keizer
+0.7%
Salem
-1.1%

Housing Supply in Salem, OR

How many homes are available in Salem, OR?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
360362+0.6%

Summary: The Salem real estate market had 362 homes for sale in April 2024, a 0.6% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 63
-50.0%
2 3433
-2.9%
3 189189
0.0%
4 102108
+5.9%
5+ 2929
0.0%

Summary: The Salem housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.9%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
9279-14.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

20 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

36 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

23 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. 45.6% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 79 homes were sold or pending in Salem in April 2024, down by 14.1% month-over-month. Of the 79 sold homes, 25% were sold under asking, 46% were sold at asking, and 29% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Salem, OR

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
37 Days34 Days-7.9%

Summary: Homes in Salem had an average of 34 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 7.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

56 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

10 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 April 2024, 79 homes were sold in Salem; 71% of homes were sold within 30 days, 16% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% 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 4 Days Ago

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