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County Overview

Mcdowell County, NC

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

Market Analysis

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

The Mcdowell County, NC real estate market currently shows 271 active listings, with 60 pending sales. Homes are averaging 63 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 74 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 63 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 7.7% year-over-year, from $495,500 to $457,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 44,769  ·  Density: 40.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $53,388

Typical home value: $151,784  ·  Homeownership: 73.2%

Included Areas

Glenwood: 28737

Linville Falls: 28647

Little Switzerland: 28749

Marion: 28752

Nebo: 28761

Old Fort: 28762

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
271
⇧ 37.6% vs 197 last year
Pending
60
22% pending ratio
Median Price
$457,500
⇩ 7.7% vs $495,500 last year
Average Price
$634,730
⇧ 4.3% vs $608,351 last year
Days on Market
63
⇧ 6.8% vs 59 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$249
⇧ 6.9% vs $233/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,887 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99.8%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
0.2%
⇩ 6.3% vs 0.2% last year
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

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