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WILSON, NC 27896

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Wilson County
Seller's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
100
⇩ 16% vs 119 last year
Pending
33
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$300,000
⇩ 6.2% vs $319,950 last year
Average Price
$333,637
⇩ 8.3% vs $363,883 last year
Days on Market
72
⇩ 10% vs 80 days last year

Market Context

Population: 19,467  ·  Density: 213.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $64,320

Typical home value: $190,399  ·  Homeownership: 76.1%

Market Analysis

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

The WILSON, NC real estate market (27896) currently shows 100 active listings, with 33 pending sales. Homes are averaging 72 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 19 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 72 days on market compared to 80 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.2% year-over-year, from $319,950 to $300,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 100 this year vs 119 last year
  • Days on market: 72 now vs 80 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $300,000 (-6.2% YoY)
  • Average: $333,637 (-8.3% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 21.1 miles — 738 listings ($236,183,821 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
27896Wilson, NC 278960.0 mi100$33,363,700$300,000$333,637
27880Sims, NC 278807.5 mi27$10,255,599$375,336$379,837
27893Wilson, NC 278937.9 mi124$32,011,840$237,500$258,160
27803Rocky Mount, NC 278039.8 mi84$22,911,504$238,450$272,756
27813Black Creek, NC 2781311.4 mi3$566,100$188,700$188,700
27882Spring Hope, NC 2788213.1 mi68$30,514,252$459,900$448,739
27856Nashville, NC 2785615.0 mi65$21,840,520$339,000$336,008
27804Rocky Mount, NC 2780415.3 mi132$41,964,780$294,900$317,915
27830Fremont, NC 2783016.5 mi41$11,435,925$264,900$278,925
27864Pinetops, NC 2786418.3 mi6$1,400,988$226,996$233,498
27852Macclesfield, NC 2785219.2 mi7$3,905,853$260,000$557,979
27888Walstonburg, NC 2788820.4 mi1$199,000$199,000$199,000
27863Pikeville, NC 2786321.1 mi80$25,813,760$314,900$322,672

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WILSON, NC 27896?

As of January 2026, there are 100 active listings in WILSON, NC (zip code 27896), compared to 119 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WILSON, NC 27896?

The median listing price in WILSON, NC 27896 is $300,000 as of January 2026, a 6.2% decrease from $319,950 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in WILSON, NC?

Homes in WILSON, NC 27896 spend an average of 72 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 80 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WILSON, NC 27896?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, WILSON, NC 27896 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 19 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 72 days on market compared to 80 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in WILSON, NC?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WILSON, NC 27896 save an estimated $6,000 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $300,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.