Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The ELLENBORO, NC real estate market (28040) currently shows 30 active listings, with 9 pending sales. Homes are averaging 73 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 73 days on market compared to 53 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 2.8% year-over-year, from $267,450 to $260,000.
Population: 7,061 · Density: 40.2/mi² · Median household income: $55,634
Typical home value: $122,069 · Homeownership: 85.7%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28040 | Ellenboro, NC 28040 | 0.0 mi | 23 | $6,584,072 | $215,000 | $286,264 |
| 28018 | Bostic, NC 28018 | 7.2 mi | 30 | $17,115,330 | $449,725 | $570,511 |
| 28160 | Spindale, NC 28160 | 10.0 mi | 17 | $4,498,132 | $268,450 | $264,596 |
| 28114 | Mooresboro, NC 28114 | 10.9 mi | 22 | $6,471,784 | $235,500 | $294,172 |
| 28090 | Lawndale, NC 28090 | 11.7 mi | 30 | $10,369,290 | $276,000 | $345,643 |
| 28139 | Rutherfordton, NC 28139 | 14.3 mi | 101 | $52,442,432 | $394,875 | $519,232 |
| 28169 | Waco, NC 28169 | 18.0 mi | 1 | $405,000 | $405,000 | $405,000 |
| 28021 | Cherryville, NC 28021 | 19.0 mi | 69 | $21,553,599 | $280,500 | $312,371 |
| 29323 | Chesnee, SC 29323 | 20.0 mi | 163 | $65,629,994 | $345,000 | $402,638 |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs, NC 28612 | 22.5 mi | 50 | $22,257,900 | $279,725 | $445,158 |
| 29330 | Cowpens, SC 29330 | 23.3 mi | 31 | $9,179,162 | $276,000 | $296,102 |
| 28722 | Columbus, NC 28722 | 23.9 mi | 42 | $43,628,004 | $556,000 | $1,038,762 |
| 29702 | Blacksburg, SC 29702 | 24.1 mi | 20 | $7,902,140 | $321,175 | $395,107 |
As of September 2026, there are 30 active listings in ELLENBORO, NC (zip code 28040), compared to 34 the prior year.
The median listing price in ELLENBORO, NC 28040 is $260,000 as of September 2026, a 2.8% decrease from $267,450 the prior year.
Homes in ELLENBORO, NC 28040 spend an average of 73 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 53 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, ELLENBORO, NC 28040 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 73 days on market compared to 53 days last year.
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