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Salem Housing Market Report May 2025Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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Housing Prices in Salem, NH

How much do homes in Salem, NH cost?

Median List Price

Median List Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in a given area are listed. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$609,900$327/SqFt

Based on all homes listed in the last 12 months

Insight

The list price of homes in Salem has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home list price in Salem was $609,900 in May 2025, the same as the previous year, and the median price per square foot was $327.

Median List Price By Cities

Median List Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Methuen
+10.5%
Methuen Town
+10.5%
Salem
0.0%
Windham
-18.6%
Atkinson
-30.8%

Median List Price By Bedrooms

Median List Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMay 2024May 2025Change YoY
1$615K$459.9K
-25.2%
2$715K$525K
-26.6%
3$529K$579.9K
+9.6%
4$849K$664.4K
-21.7%
5-$734.9K
N/A

Summary: Salem housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -25.2%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -26.6%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +9.6%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -21.7%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes did not change.

How does Salem, NH compare with other places?

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Salem, NH

Housing supply in Salem, NH

How many homes are available in Salem, NH?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
51Last MonthMay 2025
272 months agoApr 2025
+88.9 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The Salem real estate market had 51 homes for sale in May 2025, a 88.9 % increase compared to Apr 2025.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
148
+100.0%
2917
+88.9%
3812
+50.0%
4513
+160.0%
511
0.0%

Summary: Salem housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +100.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +88.9%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +50.0%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +160.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Salem, NH cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price7 Homes

At Asking Price1 Home

Under Asking Price4 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Salem, you could pay more than the asking price. 58.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 12 homes were sold or pending in Salem in May 2025, up by 500.0% month-over-month. Of the 12 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and and 58% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Salem, NH

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days3 Homes

30 – 90 Days0 Home

Over 90 Days1 Home

Insight

Many homes in Salem are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2025, 12 homes were sold in Salem; 25% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Listing Age

Average Listing Age
This is the average number of days an active home has been on the market.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
38 DaysThis YearMay 2025
51 Days1 year agoMay 2024
-25.5 %
Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025

Summary: Homes in Salem had an average listing age of 38 days in May 2025, down by 25.5% compared to the previous year.

Newest Listings in Salem, NH

What homes are available in Salem, NH?

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