Is South Salem, NY 10590 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The South Salem housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 56% of homes in South Salem, NY 10590 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 28 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 45%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 38% to $1,239,464. Overall, South Salem is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Westchester County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 72%. On our competition score, South Salem ranks #257 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 84 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Millwood 10546 (0% sold over asking) or Ardsley On Hudson 10503 (0% sold over asking), while Lincolndale 10540 (100% sold over asking) and Purdys 10578 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.