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KINSTON, NC 28501

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Lenoir County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
63
⇧ 26% vs 50 last year
Pending
11
17% pending ratio
Median Price
$155,000
⇧ 4% vs $149,000 last year
Average Price
$167,209
⇧ 5.6% vs $158,312 last year
Days on Market
74
⇧ 4.2% vs 71 days last year

Market Context

Population: 18,635  ·  Density: 72.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $34,818

Typical home value: $71,650  ·  Homeownership: 47.4%

Market Analysis

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

The KINSTON, NC real estate market (28501) currently shows 63 active listings, with 11 pending sales. Homes are averaging 74 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 13 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 71 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 4% year-over-year, from $149,000 to $155,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 63 this year vs 50 last year
  • Days on market: 74 now vs 71 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $155,000 (+4% YoY)
  • Average: $167,209 (+5.6% 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 26.6 miles — 658 listings ($207,886,511 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28501Kinston, NC 285010.0 mi63$10,534,167$155,000$167,209
28526Dover, NC 285266.9 mi5$1,314,400$279,000$262,880
28525Deep Run, NC 2852512.1 mi11$3,101,846$296,000$281,986
28523Cove City, NC 2852313.2 mi7$2,319,660$279,900$331,380
28551La Grange, NC 2855115.5 mi119$38,156,636$314,950$320,644
28580Snow Hill, NC 2858017.1 mi24$10,306,416$299,500$429,434
28578Seven Springs, NC 2857819.2 mi2$775,500$387,750$387,750
28590Winterville, NC 2859020.5 mi150$51,495,450$325,000$343,303
27534Goldsboro, NC 2753423.3 mi100$33,726,300$279,450$337,263
27828Farmville, NC 2782824.2 mi42$11,536,182$255,000$274,671
28574Richlands, NC 2857425.2 mi133$44,200,954$304,450$332,338
27531Goldsboro, NC 2753125.9 mi1$220,000$220,000$220,000
27888Walstonburg, NC 2788826.6 mi1$199,000$199,000$199,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in KINSTON, NC 28501?

As of January 2026, there are 63 active listings in KINSTON, NC (zip code 28501), compared to 50 the prior year.

What is the median home price in KINSTON, NC 28501?

The median listing price in KINSTON, NC 28501 is $155,000 as of January 2026, a 4% increase from $149,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in KINSTON, NC 28501 spend an average of 74 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 71 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in KINSTON, NC 28501?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, KINSTON, NC 28501 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 13 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 71 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in KINSTON, NC 28501 save an estimated $3,100 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $155,000. 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.