Is Locust, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Locust is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

Since last year, Locust has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Locust is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Locust, NC

How much do homes in Locust, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$396,090

$186/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$19,090(+5.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Locust have sold for 5.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Locust was $396,090 in March 2024, up 5.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $186.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $135K$59.5K
-55.9%
2 $255.9K$300K
+17.2%
3 $371K$360K
-3.0%
4 $440.7K$427.8K
-2.9%
5+ $491K$412.9K
-15.9%

Summary: Locust housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 55.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 17.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 15.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Furr Township
+6.3%
Locust
+5.1%
Midland
+2.3%

Housing Supply in Locust, NC

How many homes are available in Locust, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
72720.0%

Summary: The Locust real estate market had 72 homes for sale in March 2024, the same as February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 22
0.0%
2 12
+100.0%
3 2831
+10.7%
4 3126
-16.1%
5+ 1011
+10.0%

Summary: The Locust housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 16.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
16160.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Locust, expect to pay close to the asking price. 43.8% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 16 homes were sold or pending in Locust in March 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 16 sold homes, 38% were sold under asking, 44% were sold at asking, and 19% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Locust, NC

How long does it take to sell a home in Locust, NC?

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
66 Days92 Days+39.3%

Summary: Homes in Locust had an average of 92 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 39.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

5 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Locust are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During March 2024, 16 homes were sold in Locust; 31% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 50% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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