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Buncombe County Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, Buncombe County saw 3,245 residential properties sold. As of June 2025, the median price for a single-family home is $443,500, with a median AVM value of $469,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 635 involuntary liens on 572 properties, 98 in pre-foreclosure, and 76,650 properties with more than 50% equity in Buncombe County. The market also includes 43,996 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
100,984
Total Home Sales
3,100 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$443,50012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
22.76%
Current Pre-foreclosures
98
% of Properties in Distress
0.1%
Total Involuntary Liens
635
% of High Equity Homes
75.9%
Markets Nearby Buncombe County
The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within Buncombe County, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include Biltmore Lake ($1,044,000), Montreat ($647,000), 28804 ($651,000), and 28757 ($647,000), which have commanded the highest median prices in the local housing market over the past 12 months. These areas represent the most valuable residential properties in the county. Search nearby counties to discover their top markets.