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December 2025 Wrap-Up: Salem, OR Market Review and Forecast
The close of December 2025 in Salem, OR brings a comprehensive review and a strategic forecast for the coming year. Stepping into January is easiest when you know where the market stands: Town, OR’s consistent pricing, shifting inventory, and flexible seller moves set a tone for buyers, sellers, and investors who want the clearest outlook.
This wrap up is essential for anyone researching affordable homes in Salem, OR this December 2025 or planning to list early in 2026. Leverage data to drive progress and results this winter.
December 2025: Review of Salem, OR Market Data
This December, active listings stand at 370, with 275 new homes joining the market. Closed sales reached 220, median price is steady at $430,000, and the absorption rate is now 61 percent. Most sales fall in the $350,000 to $500,000 price band, while price reductions impacted 42 percent of homes and averaged $8,200 per adjustment.
Pending activity is near 210, days on market finished at 29, and seller concessions are at a record average of $3,900. Sellers using quick response and pricing strategy are securing competitive closes; buyers have more time and more pathways to value.
Looking Ahead: 2026 Trends and Planning
- Median home size: 1,940 sqft
- Investor market share: 7 percent
- Cash deals: 13 percent
- Average price per sqft: $239
For actionable January moves, study Salem, OR’s December review or connect for a 2026 market forecast direct from a local expert.
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A clear look at December 2025 shapes smarter moves for all of Salem, OR in 2026.
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