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MORGANTON, NC 28655

Real Estate Market Report
Buyer's Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The MORGANTON, NC real estate market (28655) currently shows 176 active listings, with 40 pending sales. Homes are averaging 87 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 18 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 87 days on market compared to 86 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 8.4% year-over-year, from $349,750 to $320,200.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 56,692  ·  Density: 67.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $51,689

Typical home value: $152,940  ·  Homeownership: 74.6%

Market Overview

Active Listings
176
⇧ 11.4% vs 158 last year
Pending
40
23% pending ratio
Median Price
$320,200
⇩ 8.4% vs $349,750 last year
Average Price
$454,928
⇩ 0.9% vs $459,105 last year
Days on Market
87
⇧ 1.2% vs 86 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$200
⇩ 4.3% vs $209/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,550 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 176 this year vs 158 last year
  • Days on market: 87 now vs 86 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $320,200 (-8.4% YoY)
  • Average: $454,928 (-0.9% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 26.5 miles — 649 listings ($331,273,552 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28655Morganton, NC 286550.0 mi182$85,273,916$327,900$468,538
28761Nebo, NC 2876110.3 mi66$48,227,454$624,450$730,719
28638Hudson, NC 2863816.1 mi35$11,533,970$307,400$329,542
28020Casar, NC 2802016.9 mi5$1,102,500$221,000$220,500
28637Hildebran, NC 2863718.3 mi6$1,827,600$305,000$304,600
28645Lenoir, NC 2864518.9 mi184$84,587,928$329,950$459,717
28749Little Switzerland, NC 2874920.8 mi4$1,795,900$443,000$448,975
28777Spruce Pine, NC 2877721.0 mi54$25,976,484$347,000$481,046
28167Union Mills, NC 2816721.2 mi16$8,830,928$465,750$551,933
28168Vale, NC 2816822.7 mi30$13,139,790$459,000$437,993
28646Linville, NC 2864623.2 mi14$23,686,362$974,299$1,691,883
28040Ellenboro, NC 2804025.5 mi21$6,164,928$245,000$293,568
28762Old Fort, NC 2876226.5 mi32$19,125,792$409,000$597,681

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in MORGANTON, NC 28655?

As of February 2026, there are 176 active listings in MORGANTON, NC (zip code 28655), compared to 158 the prior year.

What is the median home price in MORGANTON, NC 28655?

The median listing price in MORGANTON, NC 28655 is $320,200 as of February 2026, a 8.4% decrease from $349,750 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in MORGANTON, NC?

Homes in MORGANTON, NC 28655 spend an average of 87 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 86 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in MORGANTON, NC 28655?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, MORGANTON, NC 28655 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 18 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 87 days on market compared to 86 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in MORGANTON, NC?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in MORGANTON, NC 28655 save an estimated $6,404 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $320,200. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.