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SUNBURY, NC 27979

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Gates County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
5
⇩ 28.6% vs 7 last year
Pending
3
60% pending ratio
Median Price
$198,950
⇩ 45.9% vs $367,450 last year
Average Price
$198,950
⇩ 43.7% vs $353,133 last year
Days on Market
112
⇧ 5.7% vs 106 days last year

Market Context

Population: 681  ·  Density: 3.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $54,554

Typical home value: $177,850  ·  Homeownership: 85.1%

Market Analysis

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

The SUNBURY, NC real estate market (27979) currently shows 5 active listings, with 3 pending sales. Homes are averaging 112 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 112 days on market compared to 106 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 45.9% year-over-year, from $367,450 to $198,950.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 5 this year vs 7 last year
  • Days on market: 112 now vs 106 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $198,950 (-45.9% YoY)
  • Average: $198,950 (-43.7% 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 25.4 miles — 632 listings ($319,034,109 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
27979Sunbury, NC 279790.0 mi5$994,750$198,950$198,950
27946Hobbsville, NC 279466.0 mi3$893,001$265,000$297,667
27919Belvidere, NC 279199.5 mi2$1,379,800$689,900$689,900
27976South Mills, NC 2797612.7 mi30$13,771,590$459,950$459,053
27980Tyner, NC 2798014.1 mi4$679,600$169,900$169,900
27985Winfall, NC 2798516.1 mi3$1,087,899$399,000$362,633
27922Cofield, NC 2792217.9 mi1$249,900$249,900$249,900
27909Elizabeth City, NC 2790918.5 mi207$81,998,910$388,450$396,130
27944Hertford, NC 2794419.9 mi87$39,413,175$389,900$453,025
23322Chesapeake, VA 2332220.7 mi144$101,792,448$664,000$706,892
27958Moyock, NC 2795823.0 mi113$61,296,624$546,450$542,448
27921Camden, NC 2792123.6 mi31$15,154,412$449,900$488,852
27818Como, NC 2781825.4 mi2$322,000$161,000$161,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SUNBURY, NC 27979?

As of January 2026, there are 5 active listings in SUNBURY, NC (zip code 27979), compared to 7 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SUNBURY, NC 27979?

The median listing price in SUNBURY, NC 27979 is $198,950 as of January 2026, a 45.9% decrease from $367,450 the prior year.

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

Homes in SUNBURY, NC 27979 spend an average of 112 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 106 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SUNBURY, NC 27979?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SUNBURY, NC 27979 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 112 days on market compared to 106 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SUNBURY, NC 27979 save an estimated $3,979 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $198,950. 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.