Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The VALDESE, NC real estate market (28690) currently shows 44 active listings, with 12 pending sales. Homes are averaging 55 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 55 days on market compared to 79 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 1.2% year-over-year, from $285,850 to $282,475.
Population: 9,212 · Density: 165.1/mi² · Median household income: $66,250
Typical home value: $167,959 · Homeownership: 79.9%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28690 | Valdese, NC 28690 | 0.0 mi | 26 | $8,724,898 | $292,500 | $335,573 |
| 28637 | Hildebran, NC 28637 | 8.7 mi | 6 | $1,880,700 | $304,750 | $313,450 |
| 28655 | Morganton, NC 28655 | 9.6 mi | 176 | $80,067,328 | $320,200 | $454,928 |
| 28602 | Hickory, NC 28602 | 11.3 mi | 97 | $33,339,094 | $324,993 | $343,702 |
| 28020 | Casar, NC 28020 | 14.9 mi | 8 | $2,009,336 | $260,000 | $251,167 |
| 28645 | Lenoir, NC 28645 | 17.0 mi | 175 | $78,246,700 | $302,425 | $447,124 |
| 28761 | Nebo, NC 28761 | 18.9 mi | 67 | $50,370,265 | $634,250 | $751,795 |
| 28613 | Conover, NC 28613 | 20.5 mi | 89 | $50,214,690 | $362,450 | $564,210 |
| 28018 | Bostic, NC 28018 | 21.1 mi | 30 | $17,115,330 | $449,725 | $570,511 |
| 28610 | Claremont, NC 28610 | 24.4 mi | 26 | $9,419,254 | $354,475 | $362,279 |
| 28092 | Lincolnton, NC 28092 | 24.9 mi | 167 | $70,249,385 | $371,245 | $420,655 |
| 28040 | Ellenboro, NC 28040 | 25.8 mi | 23 | $6,584,072 | $215,000 | $286,264 |
| 28752 | Marion, NC 28752 | 26.0 mi | 112 | $54,378,016 | $382,500 | $485,518 |
As of September 2026, there are 44 active listings in VALDESE, NC (zip code 28690), compared to 43 the prior year.
The median listing price in VALDESE, NC 28690 is $282,475 as of September 2026, a 1.2% decrease from $285,850 the prior year.
Homes in VALDESE, NC 28690 spend an average of 55 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 79 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, VALDESE, NC 28690 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 55 days on market compared to 79 days last year.
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