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STACY, NC 28581

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
1
⇩ 50% vs 2 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$195,000
⇩ 45.1% vs $354,900 last year
Average Price
$195,000
⇩ 45.1% vs $354,900 last year
Days on Market
142
⇧ 11.8% vs 127 days last year

Market Context

Population: 153  ·  Density: 6.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $0

Typical home value: $0  ·  Homeownership: 90.0%

Market Analysis

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

The STACY, NC real estate market (28581) currently shows 1 active listings. Homes are averaging 142 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 142 days on market compared to 127 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 45.1% year-over-year, from $354,900 to $195,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 1 this year vs 2 last year
  • Days on market: 142 now vs 127 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $195,000 (-45.1% YoY)
  • Average: $195,000 (-45.1% 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 36.4 miles — 499 listings ($237,198,344 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28581Stacy, NC 285810.0 mi1$195,000$195,000$195,000
28524Davis, NC 285244.8 mi3$4,490,250$1,496,750$1,496,750
28511Atlantic, NC 285115.8 mi2$829,000$414,500$414,500
28553Marshallberg, NC 285539.3 mi1$285,000$285,000$285,000
28531Harkers Island, NC 2853112.6 mi11$5,674,779$400,000$515,889
28571Oriental, NC 2857121.7 mi56$30,066,064$442,450$536,894
28556Merritt, NC 2855623.1 mi16$10,454,496$605,000$653,406
28570Newport, NC 2857025.8 mi91$65,774,345$499,000$722,795
28532Havelock, NC 2853227.1 mi78$23,193,456$274,500$297,352
28537Hobucken, NC 2853728.9 mi1$2,495,000$2,495,000$2,495,000
28552Lowland, NC 2855231.2 mi1$135,000$135,000$135,000
27806Aurora, NC 2780636.1 mi15$5,761,125$437,500$384,075
28560New Bern, NC 2856036.4 mi223$87,844,829$349,900$393,923

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in STACY, NC 28581?

As of January 2026, there are 1 active listings in STACY, NC (zip code 28581), compared to 2 the prior year.

What is the median home price in STACY, NC 28581?

The median listing price in STACY, NC 28581 is $195,000 as of January 2026, a 45.1% decrease from $354,900 the prior year.

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

Homes in STACY, NC 28581 spend an average of 142 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 127 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in STACY, NC 28581?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, STACY, NC 28581 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 142 days on market compared to 127 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in STACY, NC 28581 save an estimated $3,900 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $195,000. 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.