Salem, SC Housing Market

The Salem housing market is not very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Salem was $129K last month, down 33.8% since last year.

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Salem Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Salem today?

In December 2021, Salem home prices were down 33.8% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $129K.

$850K

Sale Price

$210

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

Under List Price

2.9%

Days on Market

Down Payment

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Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Salem housing market?

Salem is not very competitive. Homes sell in 64 days.

100

Not Very Competitive

Multiple offers are rare.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 64 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 41 days.

Compare With Nearby Cities

Clemson

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 55 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 28 days.

Seneca

100

Not Very Competitive

Multiple offers are rare.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 86 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 26 days.

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Salem Migration & Relocation Trends

In Dec '24 - Feb '25, 31% of Salem homebuyers searched to move out of Salem, while 69% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.

Where are people moving to Salem from?

Across the nation, 0.52% of homebuyers searched to move into Salem from outside metros.
Atlanta homebuyers searched to move into Salem more than any other metro followed by Asheville and New York.

Where are people from Salem moving to?

69% of Salem homebuyers searched to stay within the Salem metropolitan area.
Raleigh was the most popular destination among Salem homebuyers followed by Greensboro and Myrtle Beach.

Number of People Moving to Salem

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most

People are moving to Salem from

Inbound		Net inflow
Metros		Dec '24 - Feb '25
1	Atlanta, GA	472
2	Asheville, NC	392
3	New York, NY	346
4	Washington, DC	296
5	Los Angeles, CA	266
6	Miami, FL	195
7	Chicago, IL	190
8	Seattle, WA	160
9	Charlotte, NC	136
10	Boston, MA	132

People are leaving Salem for

Outbound		Net outflow
Metros		Dec '24 - Feb '25
1	Raleigh, NC	81
2	Greensboro, NC	81
3	Myrtle Beach, SC	62
4	Knoxville, TN	21
5	Cullowhee, NC	17
6	Rocky Mount, NC	13
7	Fayetteville, NC	13
8	New Bern, NC	11
9	Mobile, AL	10
10	Lexington, KY	9

Methodology

This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.

View houses in Salem that sold recently

Recently sold homes

SOLD MAR 12, 2025
$270,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
—sq ft
230 Boot Hill Dr, Salem, SC 29676
List Price
$329,000
Sale to List
18% under list
Days on Market
42 days
230 Boot Hill Dr, Salem, SC 29676
SOLD MAR 10, 2025
$75,000 Last Sold Price
—beds
—baths
—sq ft
Lot 47 Cliffs South Pkwy, Salem, SC 29676
List Price
$79,000
Sale to List
5% under list
Days on Market
306 days
Lot 47 Cliffs South Pkwy, Salem, SC 29676
SOLD MAR 5, 2025
$32,000
—beds
—baths
—sq ft
List Price
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Sale to List
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Days on Market
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Property in SC
SOLD MAR 3, 2025
$375,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,462 sq ft
495 Tall Ship Dr #236, Salem, SC 29676
List Price
$379,000
Sale to List
1% under list
Days on Market
26 days
495 Tall Ship Dr #236, Salem, SC 29676
SOLD MAR 3, 2025
$370,900 Last Sold Price
—beds
—baths
—sq ft
Lot 30 Four Pointes North Natures View Dr, Salem, SC 29676
List Price
$375,900
Sale to List
1% under list
Days on Market
419 days
Lot 30 Four Pointes North Natures View Dr, Salem, SC 29676
SOLD FEB 28, 2025
$19,999 Last Sold Price
—beds
—baths
—sq ft
10 Midships Ln, Salem, SC 29676
List Price
$19,999
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
289 days
10 Midships Ln, Salem, SC 29676
SOLD FEB 28, 2025
$650,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2.5 baths
2,897 sq ft
37 Blowing Fresh Drive Dr, Salem, SC 29676
List Price
$650,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
62 days
37 Blowing Fresh Drive Dr, Salem, SC 29676
SOLD FEB 28, 2025
$380,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2.5 baths
2,600 sq ft
202 Long Reach Dr, Salem, SC 29676
List Price
$415,000
Sale to List
8% under list
Days on Market
295 days
202 Long Reach Dr, Salem, SC 29676
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Schools in Salem

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GreatSchools Rating

No elementary schools in this region.

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Salem housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Salem.

Wind Factor - Minor

100% of properties are at minor risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Major

100% of properties are at major risk of heat over the next 30 years

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