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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 157,538 residential properties sold. As of June 2025, the median price for a single-family home is $317,000, with a median AVM value of $331,000 for properties sold in the last year.

There are 35,697 involuntary liens on 28,866 properties, 5,473 in pre-foreclosure, and 3,056,157 properties with more than 50% equity in North Carolina. The market also includes 1,867,890 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.

Market Stats Overview

Total Residential Properties
4,135,241
Total Home Sales
157,538 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$317,000 12 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
24.51%
Current Pre-foreclosures
5,473
% of Properties in Distress
0.13%
Total Involuntary Liens
35,697
% of High Equity Homes
73.91%

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 ($2,021,500), Linville ($1,520,000), 28480 ($2,020,000), and 28207 ($1,611,500), 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.

Counties

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