Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The WHITTIER, NC real estate market (28789) currently shows 81 active listings, with 19 pending sales. Homes are averaging 100 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 20 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 100 days on market compared to 94 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 16.3% year-over-year, from $367,450 to $427,250.
Population: 6,137 · Density: 40.5/mi² · Median household income: $39,754
Typical home value: $212,257 · Homeownership: 61.5%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28789 | Whittier, NC 28789 | 0.0 mi | 44 | $18,652,788 | $379,250 | $423,927 |
| 28779 | Sylva, NC 28779 | 7.0 mi | 109 | $84,535,059 | $499,000 | $775,551 |
| 28719 | Cherokee, NC 28719 | 12.2 mi | 1 | $398,500 | $398,500 | $398,500 |
| 28723 | Cullowhee, NC 28723 | 14.2 mi | 45 | $54,292,230 | $665,000 | $1,206,494 |
| 28702 | Almond, NC 28702 | 17.6 mi | 10 | $7,000,900 | $353,750 | $700,090 |
| 28783 | Tuckasegee, NC 28783 | 20.0 mi | 26 | $22,149,296 | $555,500 | $851,896 |
| 28736 | Glenville, NC 28736 | 20.5 mi | 31 | $55,280,068 | $1,708,750 | $1,783,228 |
| 28745 | Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 | 21.1 mi | 10 | $5,566,730 | $475,975 | $556,673 |
| 28741 | Highlands, NC 28741 | 24.4 mi | 139 | $312,804,071 | $1,398,000 | $2,250,389 |
| 28733 | Fontana Dam, NC 28733 | 26.3 mi | 1 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $325,000 |
| 28717 | Cashiers, NC 28717 | 26.4 mi | 65 | $185,924,375 | $2,217,500 | $2,860,375 |
| 28775 | Scaly Mountain, NC 28775 | 26.8 mi | 8 | $8,944,664 | $790,000 | $1,118,083 |
| 37722 | Cosby, TN 37722 | 27.9 mi | 56 | $31,641,512 | $427,500 | $565,027 |
As of September 2026, there are 81 active listings in WHITTIER, NC (zip code 28789), compared to 61 the prior year.
The median listing price in WHITTIER, NC 28789 is $427,250 as of September 2026, a 16.3% increase from $367,450 the prior year.
Homes in WHITTIER, NC 28789 spend an average of 100 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 94 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, WHITTIER, NC 28789 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 20 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 100 days on market compared to 94 days last year.
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