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WAYNESVILLE, NC 28785

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Haywood County
Buyer's Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The WAYNESVILLE, NC real estate market (28785) currently shows 83 active listings, with 26 pending sales. Homes are averaging 68 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 68 days on market compared to 36 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 8% year-over-year, from $489,500 to $450,250.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 8,124  ·  Density: 18.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $59,700

Typical home value: $256,915  ·  Homeownership: 82.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
83
⇧ 13.7% vs 73 last year
Pending
26
31% pending ratio
Median Price
$450,250
⇩ 8% vs $489,500 last year
Average Price
$551,620
⇧ 4.4% vs $528,176 last year
Days on Market
68
⇧ 88.9% vs 36 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$268
⇧ 1.1% vs $265/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,756 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 83 this year vs 73 last year
  • Days on market: 68 now vs 36 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $450,250 (-8% YoY)
  • Average: $551,620 (+4.4% 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 27.7 miles — 1,221 listings ($878,141,233 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28785Waynesville, NC 287850.0 mi75$39,384,600$425,000$525,128
28751Maggie Valley, NC 287519.9 mi103$53,512,105$419,500$519,535
37753Hartford, TN 3775312.2 mi4$2,622,900$302,000$655,725
28786Waynesville, NC 2878613.8 mi151$95,665,446$449,000$633,546
37727Del Rio, TN 3772717.4 mi13$6,613,919$529,750$508,763
28716Canton, NC 2871619.4 mi93$50,328,252$417,000$541,164
28779Sylva, NC 2877921.2 mi109$84,535,059$499,000$775,551
37738Gatlinburg, TN 3773821.8 mi422$347,236,370$630,975$822,835
28715Candler, NC 2871523.2 mi114$72,856,602$499,450$639,093
37843Parrottsville, TN 3784325.3 mi15$7,278,780$410,950$485,252
28723Cullowhee, NC 2872325.5 mi45$54,292,230$665,000$1,206,494
28753Marshall, NC 2875326.8 mi51$41,665,674$458,750$816,974
28783Tuckasegee, NC 2878327.7 mi26$22,149,296$555,500$851,896

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WAYNESVILLE, NC 28785?

As of March 2026, there are 83 active listings in WAYNESVILLE, NC (zip code 28785), compared to 73 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WAYNESVILLE, NC 28785?

The median listing price in WAYNESVILLE, NC 28785 is $450,250 as of March 2026, a 8% decrease from $489,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in WAYNESVILLE, NC 28785 spend an average of 68 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 36 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WAYNESVILLE, NC 28785?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28785 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 68 days on market compared to 36 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WAYNESVILLE, NC 28785 save an estimated $9,005 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $450,250. 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.