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SUNBURY, NC 27979

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Gates County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The SUNBURY, NC real estate market (27979) currently shows 7 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 65 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 65 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.4% year-over-year, from $235,000 to $220,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

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

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
7
⇧ 40% vs 5 last year
Pending
2
29% pending ratio
Median Price
$220,000
⇩ 6.4% vs $235,000 last year
Average Price
$208,800
⇩ 0.8% vs $210,567 last year
Days on Market
65
⇧ 35.4% vs 48 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$182
⇧ 32.8% vs $137/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,160 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 7 this year vs 5 last year
  • Days on market: 65 now vs 48 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $220,000 (-6.4% YoY)
  • Average: $208,800 (-0.8% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 25.8 miles — 405 listings ($182,572,482 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
27926Corapeake, NC 279265.7 mi4$1,249,800$346,175$312,450
27938Gatesville, NC 279389.4 mi2$718,000$359,000$359,000
23438Suffolk, VA 2343812.3 mi13$7,162,246$575,000$550,942
27937Gates, NC 2793712.7 mi16$4,767,200$336,150$297,950
27942Harrellsville, NC 2794215.2 mi2$292,500$146,250$146,250
27935Eure, NC 2793516.5 mi1$257,250$257,250$257,250
23434Suffolk, VA 2343418.1 mi198$80,647,182$379,975$407,309
23437Suffolk, VA 2343718.9 mi20$9,381,220$449,675$469,061
27986Winton, NC 2798620.7 mi4$1,388,668$290,000$347,167
23323Chesapeake, VA 2332321.1 mi63$30,775,311$497,450$488,497
27932Edenton, NC 2793223.5 mi79$44,918,215$408,225$568,585
27924Colerain, NC 2792423.8 mi2$299,990$149,995$149,995
23315Carrsville, VA 2331525.8 mi1$714,900$714,900$714,900

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

The median listing price in SUNBURY, NC 27979 is $220,000 as of September 2026, a 6.4% decrease from $235,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in SUNBURY, NC 27979 spend an average of 65 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 48 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 September 2026, SUNBURY, NC 27979 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 65 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

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

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