Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.010 homes sold in Salem in the last year, at a typical $186K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for and a shortcut to every site where Salem homes are listed.
Every place Salem homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Salem.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
Houses are 80% of Salem’s sales, at a typical $182K
10 homes sold in the year to May 2026.
Multi-family (2–4 units): 2 sold, typical $200K
Houses: 8 sold, typical $182K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales.
Owning the typical Salem home costs about $1,279 a month
Price: Salem’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Salem’s 2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Salem is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $186K home, about $3,700 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Salem, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in SalemCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Post your home to Salem, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Salem. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Salem with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Salem
What do homes sell for in Salem, NY?
10 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $186K, $121 a square foot.
Is Salem a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 3 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 1 sold, about 3 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.4% of asking on average, and 39% of listings cut their price.
How much are property taxes in Salem?
About 2% of a home’s value a year. On a $186K home that’s near $3,700.
Where can I see homes for sale in Salem?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Salem’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Salem.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).