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NEW BERN, NC 28560

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
223
⇧ 11.5% vs 200 last year
Pending
68
30% pending ratio
Median Price
$349,900
⇧ 2.5% vs $341,495 last year
Average Price
$393,923
⇧ 2.2% vs $385,536 last year
Days on Market
81
⇩ 14.7% vs 95 days last year

Market Context

Population: 28,713  ·  Density: 90.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $59,536

Typical home value: $174,615  ·  Homeownership: 65.5%

Market Analysis

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

The NEW BERN, NC real estate market (28560) currently shows 223 active listings, with 68 pending sales. Homes are averaging 81 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 23 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 81 days on market compared to 95 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 2.5% year-over-year, from $341,495 to $349,900.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 223 this year vs 200 last year
  • Days on market: 81 now vs 95 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $349,900 (+2.5% YoY)
  • Average: $393,923 (+2.2% 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 28.6 miles — 517 listings ($254,914,475 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28560New Bern, NC 285600.0 mi223$87,844,829$349,900$393,923
28529Grantsboro, NC 285296.1 mi4$1,220,000$305,000$305,000
28510Arapahoe, NC 2851012.8 mi27$12,480,966$445,000$462,258
28515Bayboro, NC 2851516.0 mi8$3,735,840$342,000$466,980
27806Aurora, NC 2780616.5 mi15$5,761,125$437,500$384,075
27814Blounts Creek, NC 2781417.2 mi7$5,913,075$386,450$844,725
28556Merritt, NC 2855617.4 mi16$10,454,496$605,000$653,406
28523Cove City, NC 2852318.7 mi7$2,319,660$279,900$331,380
28555Maysville, NC 2855523.8 mi52$21,069,412$329,900$405,181
28537Hobucken, NC 2853725.0 mi1$2,495,000$2,495,000$2,495,000
28585Trenton, NC 2858525.5 mi19$6,101,014$285,000$321,106
28552Lowland, NC 2855226.7 mi1$135,000$135,000$135,000
28516Beaufort, NC 2851628.6 mi137$95,384,058$544,450$696,234

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in NEW BERN, NC 28560?

As of January 2026, there are 223 active listings in NEW BERN, NC (zip code 28560), compared to 200 the prior year.

What is the median home price in NEW BERN, NC 28560?

The median listing price in NEW BERN, NC 28560 is $349,900 as of January 2026, a 2.5% increase from $341,495 the prior year.

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

Homes in NEW BERN, NC 28560 spend an average of 81 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 95 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in NEW BERN, NC 28560?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, NEW BERN, NC 28560 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 23 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 81 days on market compared to 95 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in NEW BERN, NC 28560 save an estimated $6,998 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $349,900. 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.