01Multi-family homes in Salem County, NJ
Salem County multi-family homes for sale.
Browse multi-family homes for sale in Salem County, New Jersey. Multi-family inventory here is largely older two-to-four-family houses in the county's more built-up towns, Salem City, the historic Quaker county seat, Penns Grove, and Pennsville along the Delaware River, where investors and owner-occupants find some of the most affordable small-multi entry points in the region. Demand comes from the river-industry and PSEG nuclear-plant workforce, Salem Community College in Carneys Point, and steady local renters. For buyers who want rental income, house-hacking, or a durable long-term asset at a low entry price, Salem County offers a genuine small-multi market, though every buyer should verify legal units and permits before purchasing.
Multi-family properties in Salem County are affordable investor entry points, mostly older two-to-four-family houses in Salem City, Penns Grove, and Pennsville, with income and value tied to the river-industry and nuclear-plant workforce and to verified legal units, so due diligence matters more than any average.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Salem County multi-family homes, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in Salem County, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the Delaware River towns, the historic county towns of Salem and Woodstown, and the surrounding farm country.
Salem County is served by districts including Woodstown-Pilesgrove, Pennsville, and Penns Grove-Carneys Point and by Salem Community College, with Salem Medical Center and Inspira Medical Center Elmer nearby and Interstate 295 and the Delaware Memorial Bridge for regional access. Use the price-range pages below to narrow your search, or call 888-327-6555 for a town-by-town update.
When comparing multi-family homes in Salem County, verify the legal number of units with the municipality, review the rent roll and leases in writing, and budget for maintenance on older buildings, since a Salem City duplex, a Penns Grove two-family near the bridge, and a Carneys Point workforce rental near the nuclear plants and Salem Community College carry very different tenant bases, income, and condition at low but old-stock prices.
19 Properties Available In Salem
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1,924 SqFt$785,000New - 1/60 60
3,076 SqFt$420,000Active94 E PITTSFIELD ST, Pennsville, NJ 08070
MLS# NJSA2019440
Listed by Keller Williams Realty - Washington Township
Multi-Family
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1,734 SqFt$259,000Active18 CHURCH ST, Woodstown, NJ 08098
MLS# NJSA2019426
Listed by RE/MAX Preferred - Vineland
Multi-Family
- 1/12 12
3,152 SqFt$180,000Price Dropped by $25K - 1/41 41
5,645 SqFt$190,000Price Dropped by $5K315-317 E BROADWAY, Salem, NJ 08079
MLS# NJSA2019272
Listed by Keller Williams - Main Street
Multi-Family
- 1/19 19
2,234 SqFt$599,000Price Dropped by $50K244 ROUTE 40 E, Newfield, NJ 08344
MLS# NJSA2018678
Listed by Weichert Realtors-Mullica Hill
Multi-Family
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2,023 SqFt$175,000Active - 1/11 11
2,576 SqFt$250,000Pending39-41 N RAILROAD AVE, Pedricktown, NJ 08067
MLS# NJSA2019100
Listed by Keller Williams Hometown
Multi-Family
- 1/25 25
2,476 SqFt$185,000Price Dropped by $5K - 1/3 3
1,644 SqFt$140,000Active159-161 GRANT ST, Salem, NJ 08079
MLS# NJSA2018900
Listed by Keller Williams - Main Street
Multi-Family
- 1/7 7
2,400 SqFt$190,000Price Dropped by $35K - 1/2 2
2,588 SqFt$224,900Pending25-27 EAST AVE, Quinton, NJ 08072
MLS# NJSA2018564
Listed by Gruber Real Estate Agency Inc.
Multi-Family
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2,513 SqFt$295,000Active - 1/5 5
$218,762Active - 1/8 8
3,440 SqFt$185,000Pending - 1/21 21
3,437 SqFt$225,000Active - 1/25 25
3,206 SqFt$330,000Active - 1/11 11
1,980 SqFt$294,900Price Dropped by $5K - 1/10 10
1.02 Acres Lot$270,000Under Contract
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02Explore Communities & Market
Where to buy a multi-family property in Salem County.
Multi-family inventory in Salem County concentrates in the older river-corridor towns rather than the rural farm country, and where you look depends on your income strategy and tenant base. Value investors and owner-occupants gravitate to Salem City and Penns Grove for older, affordable two-to-four-family houses, and buyers seeking workforce tenants look to Pennsville and Carneys Point near the industrial corridor, the PSEG nuclear stations, and Salem Community College. Because most of the county is single-family homes and farmland, small-multi stock is limited, older, and inexpensive, which makes location, condition, and legal-unit verification essential. Compare the areas below before you choose.
Multi-family character varies by town. Salem City, one of the oldest towns in New Jersey, offers older duplexes and small buildings at very affordable prices with established local rental demand; Penns Grove offers similar older two-to-four-family houses near the river and the bridge; and Pennsville and Carneys Point offer units drawing on the river-industry and nuclear-plant workforce and on Salem Community College's students and staff. That range gives multi-family buyers real choice in tenant base and strategy at low entry prices, but because units are older and legal status varies, confirming permitted unit counts and rent rolls up front is critical.
Income, tenants, and strategy for multi-family buyers in Salem County.
Multi-family ownership in Salem County is an affordable income and wealth-building strategy first. An owner-occupant can live in one unit of a Salem City or Penns Grove two-family and let tenants offset the mortgage, an investor can assemble a small, low-cost portfolio in the river towns, and a buyer near Carneys Point can serve the workforce tied to the chemical plants, the PSEG Salem and Hope Creek nuclear stations, and Salem Community College. Each approach rests on a different tenant base, and each requires understanding local rents, condition, and the legal status of every unit before buying in a county where prices are low but stock is old.
For investors, the county's appeal is affordability paired with steady, employer-driven demand. The PSEG nuclear stations on Artificial Island and the Delaware River chemical plants are among the county's largest employers, generating workforce rental demand; Salem Community College in Carneys Point adds student and staff renters; and the affordable towns of Salem City, Penns Grove, and Pennsville hold established local rental demand. That mix means a well-located, well-managed multi-family bought at Salem's low prices can generate reliable income, though buyers should model realistic rents, vacancy, and maintenance on older buildings rather than assume best-case numbers.
Day to day, multi-family ownership here rewards diligence. Because the stock is older and inexpensive, buyers should budget for roofs, systems, and deferred maintenance, verify that every unit is legally permitted with the municipality, and confirm the rent roll and leases in writing. Proximity to the river-industry and nuclear-plant jobs, Salem Community College, and the Delaware Memorial Bridge underpins demand, and owners who screen tenants carefully, keep clear leases, and maintain their buildings can turn an affordable Salem County multi-family into a durable income asset near Wilmington and the Delaware.
Search Salem County homes by price.
Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Salem County area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.
Browse Salem County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Salem County and across Salem County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Salem County open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Salem County, or register for weekly alerts. Call 888-327-6555 to schedule a private showing any day of the week.
Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around Salem County through our Salem County property pages: single-family homes, small-town, farm-country, and riverside homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The Salem County multi-family market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Salem County, NJ is currently $260K, about $151 per square foot. Homes here average 55 days on market with roughly 300 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Salem County's multi-family market is largely older, affordable two-to-four-family houses in Salem City, Penns Grove, and Pennsville, with income tied to the river-industry and PSEG nuclear-plant workforce, Salem Community College, and steady local renters, and value resting on verified legal units.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Salem County, multi-family income and value stay strongest in the more built-up river towns of Salem City, Penns Grove, Pennsville, and Carneys Point, where workforce and local rental demand concentrate and entry prices are low, though every property's value rests on verified legal units and a real rent roll. Because the county's small-multi stock is older, limited, and inexpensive, buyers should model realistic rents, vacancy, and maintenance, confirm permitted unit counts with the municipality, and review leases in writing before purchasing, so the income holds up under real-world conditions in a low-priced but old-stock market. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a multi-family home in Salem County.
- Affordable investor entrySalem City, Penns Grove, and Pennsville offer some of the region's most affordable two-to-four-family houses, a low-cost way into small-multi investing.
- Nuclear & industrial workforceThe PSEG Salem and Hope Creek nuclear stations and the river chemical plants generate steady workforce rental demand near Carneys Point and Pennsville.
- College-driven demandSalem Community College in Carneys Point adds student and staff renters to the river towns' rental pool.
- House-hacking opportunityOwner-occupants can live in one unit of a two-family and let tenants help offset the mortgage across the county's affordable older towns.
- Steady local demandEstablished local renters in Salem City, Penns Grove, and Pennsville give owners a durable tenant base at low entry prices.
Amenities & community overview.
A closer look at income, tenants, and diligence for multi-family buyers in Salem County.
- Browse all homes for sale in Salem County or explore the wider Salem County market.
- Compare Salem County neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Interstate 295, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 40, Route 45, Route 49, and Route 55, plus salem County has no commuter rail, so Interstate 295, the New Jersey Turnpike, and the Delaware Memorial Bridge are the main connections, carrying traffic to Delaware, Philadelphia, and the region, with NJ Transit buses serving the river towns.
- Explore the historic Quaker town of Salem and the Salem Oak, the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, Fort Mott State Park on the Delaware, and the farmland and river industry that define the county, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Salem County.
Multi-family ownership in Salem County rests on affordability, employer-driven demand, and careful diligence. Value investors and owner-occupants buy older, low-priced duplexes and small buildings in Salem City, the historic county seat, and Penns Grove; and buyers serving the river-industry and PSEG nuclear-plant workforce and Salem Community College look to Pennsville and Carneys Point along the river. Because the stock is older, limited, and inexpensive, the buyers who succeed here verify that every unit is legally permitted with the municipality, confirm the rent roll and leases in writing, budget for maintenance on older systems, and model realistic rents and vacancy. Done with that diligence, a well-located Salem County multi-family bought at the county's low prices can generate steady income drawing on the same fundamentals, the nuclear stations, the chemical plants, the college, and local demand, that keep the river-corridor rental market resilient near Wilmington and the Delaware.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Salem County, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs in Salem County.
First-time buyer in Salem County or Salem County, NJ? The New Jersey Dream Homeownership Program from NJHMFA helps eligible buyers with affordable financing, down payment and closing-cost assistance, and homebuyer education. Special options are available for military members, public safety professionals, educators, and healthcare workers.
03Connect for Answers
Frequently asked questions.
What is the average price of a multi-family home in Salem County, NJ?
Multi-family prices are among the most affordable in the region and vary by town, unit count, and condition, from small two-family houses in Salem City and Penns Grove to buildings in Pennsville and Carneys Point near the river industry. Call 888-327-6555 for current, property-specific figures.
Which Salem County towns have the most multi-family homes?
Salem City, Penns Grove, Pennsville, and Carneys Point, the county's more built-up river-corridor towns, hold most of the older two-to-four-family stock. The rural farm country and townships have little multi-family inventory.
Who rents multi-family units in Salem County?
The river-industry and PSEG nuclear-plant workforce around Carneys Point, Deepwater, and Lower Alloways Creek, Salem Community College students and staff in Carneys Point, and steady local renters in Salem City, Penns Grove, and Pennsville provide the tenant base.
Can I live in one unit and rent the others in Salem County?
Yes. House-hacking a two-family in Salem City, Penns Grove, or Pennsville, living in one unit while tenants help offset the mortgage, is a common and affordable owner-occupant strategy here. Financing and owner-occupancy rules apply, so we can help you plan.
What should I verify before buying a multi-family in Salem County?
Confirm the legal number of permitted units with the municipality, review the rent roll and leases in writing, inspect older systems and roofs, and model realistic rents, vacancy, and maintenance, since much of the stock is older even though prices are low.
How do the PSEG nuclear plants affect multi-family demand in Salem County?
The PSEG Salem and Hope Creek nuclear generating stations on Artificial Island in Lower Alloways Creek, among the county's largest employers, along with the river chemical plants, generate workforce rental demand that supports multi-family and single-family rentals in the nearby river towns.
Are multi-family homes in Salem County a good investment?
They can be, given low entry prices and steady demand from the nuclear plants, the chemical industry, the college, and local renters. With verified legal units, careful screening, clear leases, and attention to maintenance, a well-located property can generate reliable income. We can help you evaluate one.
How competitive is the multi-family market in Salem County?
Limited and specialized, since small-multi stock is older and concentrated in a few river towns. Affordable, well-located properties with strong rent rolls draw investor interest, while condition and legal status drive value in this low-priced market.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy a multi-family in Salem County?
Yes. We help investors and owner-occupants find, evaluate, and analyze multi-family properties, including verifying legal units and reviewing rent rolls, across Salem City, Penns Grove, Pennsville, and Carneys Point. Call 888-327-6555 to start.
Can Four Point Realty help me sell my multi-family in Salem County?
Yes. We market multi-family properties with a listing fee starting at 1%*, professional photography, and pricing built on real income and comparable sales. Request a free home value estimate to start.
How do I get alerts for new multi-family listings in Salem County?
Register for a free account and set your town, unit-count, and price filters, or call 888-327-6555 and we will set up a curated multi-family search for you.
Is a Salem County multi-family a good income property?
It can be, given low prices and demand from the nuclear plants, the chemical industry, Salem Community College, and local renters. With verified legal units, careful screening, and clear leases, a well-located property can generate steady income. We can help you evaluate one.
What towns near Salem County should multi-family buyers also consider?
Buyers sometimes compare Salem against neighboring Gloucester or Cumberland County, which offer additional affordable multi-family stock. We can help you weigh the trade-offs.
Why choose Four Point Realty for your search.
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