Is Salem, AR 72576 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Salem is a balanced market. With about 5.9 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Salem housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Salem, AR 72576 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 52 days and there were 5.9 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price fell 38% to $141,938. Overall, Salem is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Fulton County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Viola 72583 (33% sold over asking) and Mammoth Spring 72554 (15% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Salem real estate
Is Salem a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.9 months of supply in Salem, AR 72576 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Salem?
The typical home went under contract in 52 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Salem sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 91.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Salem?
About 0.47% of a home’s value a year in Fulton County, or roughly $1,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Salem?
The median sale price was $141,938 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $114 per square foot.
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