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HORSE SHOE, NC 28742

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Henderson County
Seller's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The HORSE SHOE, NC real estate market (28742) currently shows 30 active listings, with 8 pending sales. Homes are averaging 66 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 6 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 66 days on market compared to 117 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 43% year-over-year, from $1,297,400 to $739,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 3,000  ·  Density: 25.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $79,904

Typical home value: $289,763  ·  Homeownership: 87.1%

Market Overview

Active Listings
30
⇩ 16.7% vs 36 last year
Pending
8
27% pending ratio
Median Price
$739,500
⇩ 43% vs $1,297,400 last year
Average Price
$1,094,220
⇧ 3.6% vs $1,056,288 last year
Days on Market
66
⇩ 43.6% vs 117 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$286
⇩ 27.8% vs $396/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,978 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 30 this year vs 36 last year
  • Days on market: 66 now vs 117 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $739,500 (-43% YoY)
  • Average: $1,094,220 (+3.6% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 18.3 miles — 1,280 listings ($1,050,527,524 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28742Horse Shoe, NC 287420.0 mi20$23,197,140$1,345,000$1,159,857
28729Etowah, NC 287296.0 mi22$10,894,466$436,500$495,203
28768Pisgah Forest, NC 287687.0 mi37$34,206,389$586,000$924,497
28715Candler, NC 287158.7 mi114$72,856,602$499,450$639,093
28739Hendersonville, NC 2873910.6 mi187$123,483,954$549,950$660,342
28803Asheville, NC 2880312.0 mi220$226,476,580$550,000$1,029,439
28806Asheville, NC 2880612.4 mi215$123,097,175$485,000$572,545
28801Asheville, NC 2880114.8 mi96$100,803,456$868,475$1,050,036
28718Cedar Mountain, NC 2871815.9 mi8$6,593,000$375,000$824,125
28790Zirconia, NC 2879016.2 mi19$18,910,453$882,450$995,287
28731Flat Rock, NC 2873117.2 mi71$52,340,348$588,675$737,188
28805Asheville, NC 2880518.1 mi103$64,816,561$542,500$629,287
28804Asheville, NC 2880418.3 mi168$192,851,400$794,500$1,147,925

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HORSE SHOE, NC 28742?

As of September 2026, there are 30 active listings in HORSE SHOE, NC (zip code 28742), compared to 36 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HORSE SHOE, NC 28742?

The median listing price in HORSE SHOE, NC 28742 is $739,500 as of September 2026, a 43% decrease from $1,297,400 the prior year.

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

Homes in HORSE SHOE, NC 28742 spend an average of 66 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 117 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HORSE SHOE, NC 28742?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, HORSE SHOE, NC 28742 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 6 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 66 days on market compared to 117 days last year.

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

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