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North Carolina 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, North Carolina saw 171,490 residential properties sold. As of June 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $325,000, with a median AVM value of $334,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 44,543 involuntary liens on 36,433 properties, 3,822 in pre-foreclosure, and 3,020,113 properties with more than 50% equity in North Carolina. The market also includes 1,760,802 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
4,225,417
Total Home Sales
171,490 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$325,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
26.67%
Current Pre-foreclosures
3,822
% of Properties in Distress
0.09%
Total Involuntary Liens
44,543
% of High Equity Homes
71.47%
North Carolina Real Estate Markets
The cities and zip codes listed below represent the highest-value real estate markets in North Carolina based strictly on median home sale prices. Leading markets include Wrightsville Beach ($2,189,000), Linville ($1,710,000), 28480 ($2,189,000), and 28646 ($1,710,000), which consistently rank among the state's highest value residential areas over the past 12 months. These locations showcase the top-tier property markets across North Carolina. Search other nearby counties to discover their top markets.