Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Buncombe County, NC real estate market currently shows 1,648 active listings, with 421 pending sales. Homes are averaging 96 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 397 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 96 days on market compared to 54 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 4.2% year-over-year, from $615,000 to $589,475.
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Population: 265,307 · Density: 291.4/mi² · Median household income: $66,793
Typical home value: $335,253 · Homeownership: 64.7%
Asheville: 28802, 28803, 28804, 28805, 28810, 28814
Alexander: 28701
Arden: 28704
South Slope: 28801
Oakley: 28813
Kenilworth: 28815
Barnardsville: 28709
Black Mountain: 28711
Candler: 28715
Enka: 28728
Fairview: 28730
Leicester: 28748
Montreat: 28757
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.