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County Overview

Buncombe County, North Carolina

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
1,509
⇧ 44.1% vs 1,047 last year
Pending
314
21% pending ratio
Median Price
$610,773
⇧ 3.4% vs $590,799 last year
Average Price
$847,407
⇩ 8.6% vs $927,075 last year
Days on Market
106.1
⇧ 28.6% vs 83 days last year

Market Analysis

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

The Buncombe County, North Carolina real estate market currently shows 1,509 active listings, with 314 pending sales. Homes are averaging 106.1 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 462 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 106.1 days on market compared to 82.5 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 3.4% year-over-year, from $590,799 to $610,773.

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Included Areas

Asheville: 28802, 28804, 28805

Malvern Hills: 28806, 28810

Alexander: 28701

Candler: 28715

Swannanoa: 28778

Skyland: 28776

Ridgecrest: 28770

Montreat: 28757

Leicester: 28748

Fairview: 28730

Enka Village: 28728

Barnardsville: 28709

Black Mountain: 28711

West Haven: 28704

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 24  ·  Population: 265,307  ·  Median household income: $66,793

Typical home value: $335,253  ·  Homeownership rate: 64.7%

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