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SOUTH SALEM, OH 45681

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Ross County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
3
vs 3 last year
Pending
1
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$429,500
⇧ 10.5% vs $388,750 last year
Average Price
$379,967
⇩ 0.3% vs $381,233 last year
Days on Market
17
⇩ 43.3% vs 30 days last year

Market Context

Population: 1,480  ·  Density: 15.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $51,091

Typical home value: $157,334  ·  Homeownership: 80.8%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The SOUTH SALEM, OH real estate market (45681) currently shows 3 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 17 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 17 days on market compared to 30 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 10.5% year-over-year, from $388,750 to $429,500.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Days on market: 17 now vs 30 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $429,500 (+10.5% YoY)
  • Average: $379,967 (-0.3% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 28.5 miles — 184 listings ($60,145,076 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
45681South Salem, OH 456810.0 mi3$1,139,901$429,500$379,967
45628Frankfort, OH 456286.4 mi11$2,977,700$229,950$270,700
43115Clarksburg, OH 4311513.5 mi4$658,532$159,950$164,633
45646Latham, OH 4564616.2 mi1$549,000$549,000$549,000
45690Waverly, OH 4569017.3 mi53$17,090,221$244,700$322,457
43145New Holland, OH 4314517.8 mi7$2,497,320$389,900$356,760
45661Piketon, OH 4566119.8 mi15$4,580,370$327,450$305,358
43164Williamsport, OH 4316420.4 mi5$1,082,875$216,200$216,575
45159New Vienna, OH 4515923.7 mi3$1,324,800$469,925$441,600
43113Circleville, OH 4311324.9 mi60$21,436,920$287,900$357,282
45169Sabina, OH 4516925.5 mi14$4,674,138$299,999$333,867
45687Wakefield, OH 4568726.3 mi1$35,000$35,000$35,000
45679Seaman, OH 4567928.5 mi7$2,098,299$239,000$299,757

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SOUTH SALEM, OH 45681?

As of January 2026, there are 3 active listings in SOUTH SALEM, OH (zip code 45681), compared to 3 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SOUTH SALEM, OH 45681?

The median listing price in SOUTH SALEM, OH 45681 is $429,500 as of January 2026, a 10.5% increase from $388,750 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SOUTH SALEM, OH?

Homes in SOUTH SALEM, OH 45681 spend an average of 17 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 30 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SOUTH SALEM, OH 45681?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SOUTH SALEM, OH 45681 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year. Homes are selling faster, averaging 17 days on market compared to 30 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SOUTH SALEM, OH?

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