Salem, Ontario, Canada
As of September 4, 2026, the median asking price in Salem is $799,900, across 251 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 61 days.
103 new listings came to market in Salem in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $2,092 per square foot, based on the 63 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Salem are listed at an average of $1,195,652 across 161 active listings.
Townhouses in Salem are listed at an average of $644,413 across 28 active listings.
Condos in Salem are listed at an average of $744,604 across 25 active listings.
Homes in Salem are listed at an average of $264,235 across 17 active listings.
Quiet lots, big skies, rural calm
Salem is the kind of Ontario hamlet that still feels like a pause button: a scatter of homes along country roads, wide driveways, and long sightlines over fields. It’s low-density by design and by habit—properties tend to sit on generous lots, with mature trees, outbuildings, and the occasional hobby farm feel. With a Walk Score around 23, daily errands are a drive, and the rhythm of life is shaped more by seasons and commutes than by corner stores.
The community skews toward families, multi-generational households, and long-term residents who like their space and their routines. Neighbours know one another, but privacy matters; it’s common to see kids playing in big yards and homeowners investing in gardens, workshops, and outdoor living. Many residents rely on nearby towns for schools, groceries, healthcare, and recreation—Salem works best for people comfortable with a “country home, town amenities” lifestyle.
Real estate in Salem is defined less by street-by-street trends and more by land, condition, and utility: lot size, septic and well performance, outbuildings, and the quality of renovations carry real weight. Inventory tends to be limited and turnover slower than in urban areas, with buyers often looking for elbow room, parking, and privacy rather than walkability. When properties do trade, they often attract a mix of local move-up buyers and commuters willing to exchange longer drives for a quieter setting and bigger footprint.
Salem’s market is currently very limited, with just 2 active listings and a median asking price of $1,169,000 (about $472 per square foot). With homes averaging 97 days on market, conditions suggest buyers may have room to negotiate despite the tight supply, while investors should expect longer holding and marketing periods even at these price levels.
Walk Score 23 · Bike Score 24
The median asking price in Salem is $799,900, across 251 active MLS® listings as of September 4, 2026. The average asking price is $1,073,131. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 251 active MLS® listings in Salem as of September 4, 2026. 103 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Salem have been on the market an average of 61 days as of September 4, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 251 homes currently listed in Salem, 64% detached houses, 11% townhouses, 10% condos, 2% vacant land.
Salem has a Walk Score of 23 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 24.
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