Skip to main content
VaHome.com

Salem Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach, VA

Salem is a large housing area in the south part of Virginia Beach. It is centered on Salem Road and stretches toward Lynnhaven Parkway and South Independence Boulevard. The area was built mostly in the 1980s. It is made up of settled subdivisions such as Salem Lakes, Salem Woods, Rosemont Forest, and Glenwood. The housing mix is single-family homes, townhomes, and some attached homes. Many of these subdivisions have lakes, tree-lined streets, and parks. The Honey Bee Golf Club sits within the wider Salem area. Princess Anne Road, I-264, and I-64 are easy to reach.

14 homes for sale in Salem right now.

“Salem's 1980s subdivisions — Salem Lakes, Salem Woods, Rosemont Forest, Glenwood — deliver some of the most house-per-dollar in central Virginia Beach, many backing to neighborhood lakes. HOA presence and fees differ across the subdivisions, so we confirm the specific association's health before you commit.”

— Tom & Dariya Milan, your VaHome agents · (757) 777-7577

14

Active Listings

$417,500

Median List Price

$194

Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.

29

Avg. Days on Market

1d ago

Newest Listing

Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Salem.

Map of Salem with neighborhood boundaryNeighborhood

78

Sold · last 12 mo

$429,950

Median sale price

$235

Median sold $/sq ft

11

Median days on market

Get new Salem-area listings by email

Be first to know when homes hit the market in Virginia Beach. Free alerts from Tom & Dariya Milan.

Free new-listing alerts from Tom & Dariya Milan. No spam — unsubscribe anytime.

What Salem homes actually sell for

Computed from REIN MLS closed sales over the trailing 12 months — updates with every MLS sync, not a third-party monthly aggregate.

$429,950

Median sale price · 12 mo

78 closed sales

$235

Median sold $ / sq ft

closed sales with recorded sq ft

11 days

Median days on market

for homes that closed

$2K–$700K

Active listing range

14 on the market today

Property typeSold · 12 moMedian sale price
Detached homes68$440,000
Townhomes & condos10$312,500

Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.

Recently sold in Salem

The latest 10 closings from the REIN MLS. Each opens the home's full sold record.

  1. 2008 Joliet CT, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456

    5 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,341 sqft

    $490,000

    Sold Sep 2026

  2. 1509 Dedham CIR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456

    4 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,412 sqft

    $560,000

    Sold Sep 2026

  3. 3881 Jousting Arch ARCH, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456

    3 bd · 2.1 ba · 1,484 sqft

    $407,000

    Sold Sep 2026

  4. 3913 Antelope CT, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456

    3 bd · 1.1 ba · 1,521 sqft

    $395,000

    Sold Sep 2026

  5. 4465 Revere DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456

    5 bd · 3 ba · 3,075 sqft

    $570,000

    Sold Sep 2026

  6. 3840 Jousting ARCH, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456

    3 bd · 1.1 ba · 1,290 sqft

    $386,000

    Sold Sep 2026

  7. 1925 Stillwood LN, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456

    3 bd · 2 ba · 1,591 sqft

    $417,000

    Sold Aug 2026

  8. 3704 Joppa LN, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456

    3 bd · 2 ba · 1,432 sqft

    $400,000

    Sold Aug 2026

  9. 1528 Narbonne CT, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456

    5 bd · 3 ba · 3,078 sqft

    $624,000

    Sold Aug 2026

  10. 4632 Revere DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23456

    5 bd · 3 ba · 2,884 sqft

    $565,000

    Sold Aug 2026

What buyers should know

Neutral counts from the 142 Salem homes VaHome has mapped against federal and state hazard layers — shown the same way for every neighborhood.

1%

of mapped homes sit in FEMA high-risk flood zones

X · 141 · AE · 1 — lenders require flood insurance in AE/VE

0 of 145

mapped homes inside a Navy jet-noise (AICUZ) contour

Every VaHome listing shows its exact noise zone and Accident Potential Zone.

Varies

hurricane evacuation zone (differs across the neighborhood)

Va. Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone.

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · U.S. Navy AICUZ via city GIS · Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management.

Census profile of the Salem area

$119,245

Median household income

37.5

Median age

88.9%

Owner-occupied households

35.6%

Bachelor's degree or higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the Salem area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.

Bases & commutes

NAS Oceana · ~6 miDam Neck Annex · ~6 miJEB Little Creek–Fort Story · ~10 miNorfolk Naval Shipyard · ~10 mi

Straight-line distances from the center of Salem. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.

Listings & market data updated September 2026 · Live REIN MLS data

Salem real estate FAQ

Where is Salem located in Virginia Beach?+

Salem is a large housing area in the south part of Virginia Beach. It is centered on Salem Road and extends toward Lynnhaven Parkway and South Independence Boulevard. It links to Princess Anne Road, I-264, and I-64. That puts much of the city within a short drive. The area falls within the 23456 and 23464 ZIP codes.

What kinds of homes are in Salem?+

Salem is made up of several subdivisions built mainly in the 1980s. They include Salem Lakes, Salem Woods, Rosemont Forest, and Glenwood. The housing mix runs from single-family homes, in ranch and traditional styles, to townhomes and some attached homes. Many streets are set around lakes and parks.

Which schools and amenities are near Salem?+

Salem is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Area schools include Salem Middle School at 2380 Lynnhaven Parkway and Salem High School at 1993 SunDevil Drive. Buyers should confirm current attendance zoning by address. Amenities in the wider Salem area include the Honey Bee Golf Club, parks, and several lakes. Shopping and dining line Lynnhaven Parkway and Princess Anne Road.

About Virginia Beach

Homes for sale in Virginia Beach, VA span every price point and lifestyle. Options run from oceanfront condos along the famous Boardwalk to large waterfront estates. Those estates sit on the Lynnhaven River and Linkhorn Bay. Virginia Beach is the largest city in Hampton Roads. Its real estate market is more varied than most. Great Neck in ZIP 23454 has established neighborhoods. Kempsville in 23464 has golf-course neighborhoods. Town Center in 23462 has modern townhomes close by. Sandbridge in 23456 has beach-cottage living. You might want a starter home under $300K. You might want a home in a top-rated school district. Or you might want a luxury home north of $2 million. The active MLS inventory here covers all three. It syncs from REIN every 2 minutes. Buyer demand stays strong year-round. The mild coastal climate helps. So do the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, top-ranked year after year. Kempsville High, Floyd E. Kellam High, Princess Anne High, and Cox High are among them. Naval Air Station Oceana is here too. It is the largest master jet base in the country. VA loan financing is widely used here. First-time buyers tend toward the inland ZIPs 23464, 23456, and 23452. Second-home and luxury buyers tend toward 23451, the Oceanfront and North End, and 23454, Great Neck and Bay Colony. Below you'll find every active Virginia Beach home for sale. It is pulled live from the REIN MLS and refreshed every 2 minutes.

See all Virginia Beach homes for sale →

Schools serving Virginia Beach

Browse Virginia Beach homes by VBCPS attendance zone. Zoning is assigned by address and can change — always confirm a specific home’s zoned schools with the school division.

All Virginia Beach school profiles and scores →

Looking for a realtor for Salem?

Looking for a realtor for Salem? Tom & Dariya Milan, Realtors know Salem street by street. Brokered by LPT Realty. As Virginia Beach real estate agents, they track every Salem sale. 78 homes have sold here in the last 12 months, at a median of $429,950. Right now 14 homes are on the market. They also know what Salem buyers and sellers should expect next.

Need a Salem buyer’s agent to find the right home? Or a listing agent to sell your Salem house? The first conversation is free. There is never any pressure, just straight local answers. Thinking of selling? Start with a free home value estimate for Salem. It is instant, built from REIN closed sales. A hand-built report follows within 24 hours.

Explore more Virginia Beach real estate

What residents say about Salem

Honest, moderated reviews from people who’ve lived in Salem. Share your own experience to help future neighbors decide.

No published reviews of Salem yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Write a review of Salem

Your review helps other Hampton Roads families decide where to live. We review every submission before publishing.

By submitting you agree your review may be displayed publicly with your first name. Your email will only be used for moderation and is never shown.

Other Virginia Beach neighborhoods