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WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
150
⇧ 24% vs 121 last year
Pending
43
29% pending ratio
Median Price
$449,000
⇩ 7.1% vs $483,225 last year
Average Price
$650,632
⇩ 1.6% vs $660,900 last year
Days on Market
87
⇧ 24.3% vs 70 days last year

Market Context

Population: 21,927  ·  Density: 116.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $54,008

Typical home value: $235,442  ·  Homeownership: 71.7%

Market Analysis

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

The WAYNESVILLE, NC real estate market (28786) currently shows 150 active listings, with 43 pending sales. Homes are averaging 87 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 29 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 87 days on market compared to 70 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 7.1% year-over-year, from $483,225 to $449,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 150 this year vs 121 last year
  • Days on market: 87 now vs 70 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $449,000 (-7.1% YoY)
  • Average: $650,632 (-1.6% 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 24.5 miles — 994 listings ($704,339,768 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28786Waynesville, NC 287860.0 mi150$97,594,800$449,000$650,632
28716Canton, NC 287167.6 mi91$48,879,194$392,500$537,134
28721Clyde, NC 2872112.3 mi65$33,068,750$410,000$508,750
28779Sylva, NC 2877914.3 mi105$82,173,840$499,000$782,608
28783Tuckasegee, NC 2878314.8 mi27$21,362,967$549,000$791,221
28708Balsam Grove, NC 2870815.2 mi2$744,000$365,000$372,000
28748Leicester, NC 2874818.6 mi60$38,424,540$585,000$640,409
28768Pisgah Forest, NC 2876819.4 mi38$35,013,314$590,000$921,403
28736Glenville, NC 2873620.2 mi32$56,327,008$1,565,000$1,760,219
28806Asheville, NC 2880622.6 mi230$129,346,020$482,450$562,374
28712Brevard, NC 2871223.7 mi165$143,081,565$597,000$867,161
28772Rosman, NC 2877224.0 mi11$8,739,940$595,000$794,540
28743Hot Springs, NC 2874324.5 mi18$9,583,830$474,500$532,435

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786?

As of January 2026, there are 150 active listings in WAYNESVILLE, NC (zip code 28786), compared to 121 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786?

The median listing price in WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786 is $449,000 as of January 2026, a 7.1% decrease from $483,225 the prior year.

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

Homes in WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786 spend an average of 87 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 70 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 29 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 87 days on market compared to 70 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 28786 save an estimated $8,980 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $449,000. 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.