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ARDEN, NC 28704

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
133
⇧ 22% vs 109 last year
Pending
31
23% pending ratio
Median Price
$630,000
⇧ 7.9% vs $583,725 last year
Average Price
$1,208,773
⇩ 8.6% vs $1,322,238 last year
Days on Market
96
vs 96 days last year

Market Context

Population: 22,399  ·  Density: 287.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $75,969

Typical home value: $326,268  ·  Homeownership: 58.5%

Market Analysis

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

The ARDEN, NC real estate market (28704) currently shows 133 active listings, with 31 pending sales. Homes are averaging 96 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 24 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

The median listing price has risen 7.9% year-over-year, from $583,725 to $630,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 133 this year vs 109 last year
  • Days on market: 96 now vs 96 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $630,000 (+7.9% YoY)
  • Average: $1,208,773 (-8.6% 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 17.2 miles — 1,137 listings ($941,536,035 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28704Arden, NC 287040.0 mi133$160,766,809$630,000$1,208,773
28759Mills River, NC 287595.5 mi51$55,724,385$724,450$1,092,635
28742Horse Shoe, NC 287426.6 mi25$27,157,425$1,337,400$1,086,297
28791Hendersonville, NC 287918.2 mi119$70,005,439$475,000$588,281
28801Asheville, NC 288019.1 mi102$106,552,668$861,950$1,044,634
28805Asheville, NC 2880511.7 mi109$69,920,121$529,000$641,469
28792Hendersonville, NC 2879212.4 mi194$103,683,882$445,000$534,453
28804Asheville, NC 2880412.8 mi172$193,661,852$787,000$1,125,941
28768Pisgah Forest, NC 2876813.4 mi38$35,013,314$590,000$921,403
28766Penrose, NC 2876615.0 mi4$1,574,000$399,000$393,500
28731Flat Rock, NC 2873116.2 mi77$57,640,198$587,450$748,574
28716Canton, NC 2871616.4 mi91$48,879,194$392,500$537,134
28701Alexander, NC 2870117.2 mi22$10,956,748$465,000$498,034

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ARDEN, NC 28704?

As of January 2026, there are 133 active listings in ARDEN, NC (zip code 28704), compared to 109 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ARDEN, NC 28704?

The median listing price in ARDEN, NC 28704 is $630,000 as of January 2026, a 7.9% increase from $583,725 the prior year.

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

Homes in ARDEN, NC 28704 spend an average of 96 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 96 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ARDEN, NC 28704?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, ARDEN, NC 28704 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 24 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in ARDEN, NC 28704 save an estimated $12,600 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $630,000. 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.