Active Listings
36
⇩ 12.2% vs 41 last year
Population: 9,212 · Density: 165.1/mi² · Median household income: $66,250
Typical home value: $167,959 · Homeownership: 79.9%
Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The VALDESE, NC real estate market (28690) currently shows 36 active listings, with 17 pending sales. Homes are averaging 97 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 97 days on market compared to 77 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 8.6% year-over-year, from $280,750 to $304,950.
Whether you are buying or selling in VALDESE, NC, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28690 | Valdese, NC 28690 | 0.0 mi | 36 | $11,849,868 | $304,950 | $329,163 |
| 28637 | Hildebran, NC 28637 | 8.7 mi | 6 | $1,827,600 | $305,000 | $304,600 |
| 28655 | Morganton, NC 28655 | 9.6 mi | 182 | $85,273,916 | $327,900 | $468,538 |
| 28602 | Hickory, NC 28602 | 11.3 mi | 92 | $33,240,244 | $329,900 | $361,307 |
| 28020 | Casar, NC 28020 | 14.9 mi | 5 | $1,102,500 | $221,000 | $220,500 |
| 28645 | Lenoir, NC 28645 | 17.0 mi | 184 | $84,587,928 | $329,950 | $459,717 |
| 28761 | Nebo, NC 28761 | 18.9 mi | 66 | $48,227,454 | $624,450 | $730,719 |
| 28613 | Conover, NC 28613 | 20.5 mi | 85 | $49,341,735 | $362,450 | $580,491 |
| 28018 | Bostic, NC 28018 | 21.1 mi | 30 | $17,337,090 | $475,000 | $577,903 |
| 28610 | Claremont, NC 28610 | 24.4 mi | 30 | $10,667,670 | $350,000 | $355,589 |
| 28092 | Lincolnton, NC 28092 | 24.9 mi | 167 | $69,765,252 | $351,760 | $417,756 |
| 28040 | Ellenboro, NC 28040 | 25.8 mi | 21 | $6,164,928 | $245,000 | $293,568 |
| 28752 | Marion, NC 28752 | 26.0 mi | 120 | $59,308,440 | $399,000 | $494,237 |
As of January 2026, there are 36 active listings in VALDESE, NC (zip code 28690), compared to 41 the prior year.
The median listing price in VALDESE, NC 28690 is $304,950 as of January 2026, a 8.6% increase from $280,750 the prior year.
Homes in VALDESE, NC 28690 spend an average of 97 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 77 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, VALDESE, NC 28690 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 97 days on market compared to 77 days last year.
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