Is McDowell County, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing McDowell County is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

At the same time last year, McDowell County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

McDowell County is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in McDowell County, NC

How much do homes in McDowell County, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$295,000

$194/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$15,500(+5.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in McDowell County have sold for 5.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in McDowell County was $295,000 in March 2024, up 5.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $194.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $192.5K$167K
-13.2%
2 $227K$225K
-0.9%
3 $285.6K$299.7K
+4.9%
4 $350K$452K
+29.1%
5+ $345K$341.2K
-1.1%

Summary: McDowell County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 13.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 29.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Mitchell County
+13.8%
Rutherford County
+6.4%
McDowell County
+5.5%
Yancey County
+5.3%
Burke County
+5.0%

Housing Supply in McDowell County, NC

How many homes are available in McDowell County, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
160171+6.9%

Summary: The McDowell County real estate market had 171 homes for sale in March 2024, a 6.9% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 43
-25.0%
2 4450
+13.6%
3 8187
+7.4%
4 2124
+14.3%
5+ 107
-30.0%

Summary: The McDowell County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 30%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
3326-21.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

13 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in McDowell County, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 26 homes were sold or pending in McDowell County in March 2024, down by 21.2% month-over-month. Of the 26 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 31% were sold at asking, and 19% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for McDowell County, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
58 Days67 Days+15.4%

Summary: Homes in McDowell County had an average of 67 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 15.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

13 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in McDowell County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2024, 26 homes were sold in McDowell County; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 31% 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 26 Days Ago

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