Photo: Nyttend · Public domain87 homes sold in Salem Township in the last year, at a typical $210K
Redfin reports Salem Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 43449, which takes in Salem Township and the area around it. About one sale in 5 is a condo. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Salem Township homes are listed.
Every place Salem Township 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 Township.
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.
21% of Salem Township’s sales are condos, at $40K less than a house
83 houses and 21 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 83 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $149OH $165
- Days to sell
- 54
- Sold over asking
- 26%
typical sale · 21 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $218OH $172
- Days to sell
- 82
- Sold over asking
- 3%
About as many homes sell as usual, at twice the 2016 price
87 sales in the last year, against 118 in 2017 and a low of 34 in 2012. The typical sale went from $105K in 2016 to $210K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 43449, which takes in Salem Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $200K buys in Salem Township
Check a listing against what Salem Township homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Salem Township are more common than before the pandemic, but half fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 43449 since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 87 sales.
If you’re buying in Salem Township
- Shop in April. It brings about 11 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (8% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.3% of the list price on average; 28% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 44% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 50 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
August has the most new listings (about 12 a month), and the most competition: 16% close over asking. April and May offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (8%). January has the least competition (7%) but only about 7 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and about like Ohio as a whole
| Salem Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | OH now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 28% | 9% | 20% | 28% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 44% | 1% | 12% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.3% | 96.7% | 99.3% | 98.3% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 50 | 99 | 59 | 45 |
22 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 52% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2017’s 56.
Since 2019, houses are up 44%, condos 183%
A house typically sold for $207K in the year to May 2026 (83 sales), a condo for $167K (21).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 43449, which takes in Salem Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Salem Township home costs about $1,304 a month
Price: Salem Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Salem Township’s 1.2% (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 Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in August
The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 7.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $210K home, about $2,490 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Salem Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Salem TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Salem Township.
Work & commuteCheck 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.
Oak Harbor, Fremont, Gibsonburg, Woodville and Ballville Township sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Salem Township, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | 145 | $159K | $121 | 42% | 55 |
| Port Clinton | 98 | $246K | $183 | 12% | 62 |
| Salem Township (ZIP 43449) | 87 | $210K | $164 | 28% | 50 |
| Ballville Township | 42 | $246K | $144 | 34% | 52 |
| Oak Harbor | 39 | $218K | $142 | 38% | 51 |
| Gibsonburg | 27 | $196K | $133 | 28% | 55 |
| Woodville | 21 | $222K | $138 | 52% | 66 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Salem Township
What do homes sell for in Salem Township, OH?
87 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $210K, $164 a square foot. Houses sold for about $207K, condos for about $167K in the year to May 2026.
Is Salem Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 26 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 6 sold, about 3.9 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.3% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Salem Township?
August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Salem Township?
About 1.2% of a home’s value a year. On a $210K home that’s near $2,490.
Where can I see homes for sale in Salem Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Salem Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Salem Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 43449, which takes in Salem Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). 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).