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County Overview

Rutherford County, North Carolina

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
359
⇧ 24.7%
Pending
68
19% pending ratio
Median Price
$411,398
⇩ 3.1%
Average Price
$507,798
⇩ 9.1%
Days on Market
108.1
⇧ 15.5%

Market Analysis

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

The Rutherford County, North Carolina real estate market currently shows 359 active listings, with 68 pending sales. Homes are averaging 108.1 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 71 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 108.1 days on market compared to 93.6 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 3.1% year-over-year, from $424,551 to $411,398.

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Included Areas

Bostic: 28018

Caroleen: 28019

Chimney Rock: 28720

Cliffside: 28024

Ellenboro: 28040

Forest City: 28043

Harris: 28074

Henrietta: 28076

Lake Lure: 28746

Rutherfordton: 28139

Spindale: 28160

Union Mills: 28167

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 12  ·  Population: 60,636  ·  Median household income: $50,397

Typical home value: $166,425  ·  Homeownership rate: 73.7%

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