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LEICESTER, NC 28748

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
60
⇧ 87.5% vs 32 last year
Pending
18
30% pending ratio
Median Price
$585,000
⇧ 15.2% vs $508,000 last year
Average Price
$640,409
⇩ 20.5% vs $805,630 last year
Days on Market
119
⇩ 11.2% vs 134 days last year

Market Context

Population: 13,049  ·  Density: 54.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $60,041

Typical home value: $259,581  ·  Homeownership: 73.3%

Market Analysis

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

The LEICESTER, NC real estate market (28748) currently shows 60 active listings, with 18 pending sales. Homes are averaging 119 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 28 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 119 days on market compared to 134 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 15.2% year-over-year, from $508,000 to $585,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 60 this year vs 32 last year
  • Days on market: 119 now vs 134 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $585,000 (+15.2% YoY)
  • Average: $640,409 (-20.5% 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 22.2 miles — 1,107 listings ($944,388,060 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28748Leicester, NC 287480.0 mi60$38,424,540$585,000$640,409
28721Clyde, NC 287219.7 mi65$33,068,750$410,000$508,750
28715Candler, NC 2871510.2 mi117$75,390,939$499,000$644,367
28801Asheville, NC 2880112.1 mi102$106,552,668$861,950$1,044,634
28787Weaverville, NC 2878714.2 mi101$71,249,844$525,000$705,444
28753Marshall, NC 2875315.4 mi56$43,119,328$452,000$769,988
28803Asheville, NC 2880316.1 mi219$234,888,669$579,000$1,072,551
28704Arden, NC 2870417.0 mi133$160,766,809$630,000$1,208,773
28786Waynesville, NC 2878618.6 mi150$97,594,800$449,000$650,632
28778Swannanoa, NC 2877820.0 mi42$21,000,378$472,500$500,009
28759Mills River, NC 2875921.2 mi51$55,724,385$724,450$1,092,635
28709Barnardsville, NC 2870921.3 mi7$3,963,050$632,500$566,150
37753Hartford, TN 3775322.2 mi4$2,643,900$312,500$660,975

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LEICESTER, NC 28748?

As of January 2026, there are 60 active listings in LEICESTER, NC (zip code 28748), compared to 32 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LEICESTER, NC 28748?

The median listing price in LEICESTER, NC 28748 is $585,000 as of January 2026, a 15.2% increase from $508,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in LEICESTER, NC 28748 spend an average of 119 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 134 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LEICESTER, NC 28748?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, LEICESTER, NC 28748 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 28 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 119 days on market compared to 134 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in LEICESTER, NC 28748 save an estimated $11,700 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $585,000. 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.