Salem, NH Housing Market

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The Salem housing market is most competitive. Homes in Salem receive 3 offers on average and sell in around 12 days. The median sale price of a home in Salem was $525K last month, down 2.9% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Salem is $330, up 2.5% since last year.

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Salem Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Salem today?

$525K

Sale Price

-2.9%
since last year

$330

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

+2.5%
since last year

Over List Price

2.9%

Days on Market

Down Payment

25.8%

Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Salem housing market?

Salem is most competitive. Homes sell in 12 days.

100

Most Competitive

Most homes get multiple offers, often with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 3% above list price and go pending in around 12 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 8% above list price and go pending in around 5 days.

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Recently sold homes

SOLD JUN 27, 2025
$460,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
1 bath
1,040 sq ft
42 Wheeler Ave, Salem, NH 03079
List Price
$449,900
Sale to List
2% over list
Days on Market
64 days
42 Wheeler Ave, Salem, NH 03079
SOLD JUN 27, 2025
$480,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
1.5 baths
1,068 sq ft
5 Field Ave, Salem, NH 03079
List Price
$475,000
Sale to List
1% over list
Days on Market
37 days
5 Field Ave, Salem, NH 03079
SOLD JUN 26, 2025
$500,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,690 sq ft
32 Henry Taylor St, Salem, NH 03079
List Price
$475,000
Sale to List
5% over list
Days on Market
37 days
32 Henry Taylor St, Salem, NH 03079
SOLD JUN 25, 2025
$909,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,133 sq ft
18 Artisan Dr #417, Salem, NH 03079
List Price
$925,000
Sale to List
2% under list
Days on Market
46 days
18 Artisan Dr #417, Salem, NH 03079
SOLD JUN 25, 2025
$935,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,675 sq ft
112 S Shore Rd, Windham, NH 03087
List Price
$974,900
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
78 days
112 S Shore Rd, Windham, NH 03087
SOLD JUN 24, 2025
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$725,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
3 baths
1,859 sq ft
4 Theresa Ave, Salem, NH 03079-3961
List Price
$699,900
Sale to List
4% over list
Days on Market
97 days
4 Theresa Ave, Salem, NH 03079-3961
SOLD JUN 24, 2025
$570,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
1 bath
1,008 sq ft
25 Carol Ave, Salem, NH 03079
List Price
$559,000
Sale to List
2% over list
Days on Market
50 days
25 Carol Ave, Salem, NH 03079
SOLD JUN 23, 2025
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$647,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2.5 baths
2,032 sq ft
308 Shore Dr, Salem, NH 03079
List Price
$647,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
61 days
308 Shore Dr, Salem, NH 03079
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Schools in Salem

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GreatSchools Rating

7/10 William T. Barron Elementary School Public • K-5	385 Students	3 reviews
6/10 William E. Lancaster School Public • K-5	278 Students	3 reviews
6/10 Mary A. Fisk Elementary School Public • K-5	259 Students	6 reviews
5/10 North Salem Elementary School Public • K-5	366 Students	8 reviews
5/10 Comprehensive Grammar School Public • PreK-8	955 Students	4 reviews

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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 - Major

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

Heat Factor - Moderate

92% of properties are at moderate risk of heat over the next 30 years

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