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SALEM, MO 65560

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Dent County
Seller's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
76
⇩ 7.3% vs 82 last year
Pending
11
14% pending ratio
Median Price
$219,900
⇧ 19.1% vs $184,625 last year
Average Price
$277,770
⇧ 9.7% vs $253,321 last year
Days on Market
103
⇩ 14.2% vs 120 days last year

Market Context

Population: 13,305  ·  Density: 7.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $49,598

Typical home value: $124,107  ·  Homeownership: 72.1%

Market Analysis

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

The SALEM, MO real estate market (65560) currently shows 76 active listings, with 11 pending sales. Homes are averaging 103 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 6 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 103 days on market compared to 120 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 19.1% year-over-year, from $184,625 to $219,900.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 76 this year vs 82 last year
  • Days on market: 103 now vs 120 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $219,900 (+19.1% YoY)
  • Average: $277,770 (+9.7% 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 34.4 miles — 217 listings ($60,764,962 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
65560Salem, MO 655600.0 mi76$21,110,520$219,900$277,770
65440Boss, MO 6544017.2 mi1$159,900$159,900$159,900
65479Hartshorn, MO 6547919.4 mi2$394,900$197,450$197,450
65456Davisville, MO 6545620.6 mi1$810,000$810,000$810,000
65542Licking, MO 6554222.0 mi30$6,695,880$187,500$223,196
65439Bixby, MO 6543922.5 mi1$175,000$175,000$175,000
65565Steelville, MO 6556525.7 mi16$4,669,904$274,999$291,869
65436Beulah, MO 6543626.0 mi1$200,000$200,000$200,000
63625Black, MO 6362528.1 mi3$817,350$272,450$272,450
65571Summersville, MO 6557129.5 mi14$4,143,832$246,740$295,988
65559Saint James, MO 6555929.7 mi35$10,095,155$239,900$288,433
65483Houston, MO 6548331.9 mi35$10,972,255$228,999$313,493
65444Bucyrus, MO 6544434.4 mi2$520,266$212,000$260,133

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SALEM, MO 65560?

As of January 2026, there are 76 active listings in SALEM, MO (zip code 65560), compared to 82 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SALEM, MO 65560?

The median listing price in SALEM, MO 65560 is $219,900 as of January 2026, a 19.1% increase from $184,625 the prior year.

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

Homes in SALEM, MO 65560 spend an average of 103 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 120 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SALEM, MO 65560?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SALEM, MO 65560 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 6 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 103 days on market compared to 120 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SALEM, MO 65560 save an estimated $4,398 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $219,900. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.