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ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
102
⇧ 27.5% vs 80 last year
Pending
25
25% pending ratio
Median Price
$861,950
⇧ 20.6% vs $714,623 last year
Average Price
$1,044,634
⇧ 8.7% vs $961,345 last year
Days on Market
109
⇧ 45.3% vs 75 days last year

Market Context

Population: 13,498  ·  Density: 1,020.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $46,496

Typical home value: $450,186  ·  Homeownership: 36.2%

Market Analysis

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

The ASHEVILLE, NC real estate market (28801) currently shows 102 active listings, with 25 pending sales. Homes are averaging 109 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 22 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 109 days on market compared to 75 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 20.6% year-over-year, from $714,623 to $861,950.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 102 this year vs 80 last year
  • Days on market: 109 now vs 75 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $861,950 (+20.6% YoY)
  • Average: $1,044,634 (+8.7% 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 20.3 miles — 1,205 listings ($1,008,196,760 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28801Asheville, NC 288010.0 mi102$106,552,668$861,950$1,044,634
28804Asheville, NC 288043.7 mi172$193,661,852$787,000$1,125,941
28803Asheville, NC 288035.0 mi219$234,888,669$579,000$1,072,551
28701Alexander, NC 287019.0 mi22$10,956,748$465,000$498,034
28787Weaverville, NC 287879.4 mi101$71,249,844$525,000$705,444
28730Fairview, NC 2873011.2 mi70$57,275,050$699,900$818,215
28748Leicester, NC 2874812.1 mi60$38,424,540$585,000$640,409
28709Barnardsville, NC 2870914.5 mi7$3,963,050$632,500$566,150
28742Horse Shoe, NC 2874214.8 mi25$27,157,425$1,337,400$1,086,297
28711Black Mountain, NC 2871115.2 mi122$101,464,838$699,000$831,679
28792Hendersonville, NC 2879217.6 mi194$103,683,882$445,000$534,453
28729Etowah, NC 2872919.2 mi20$10,039,000$457,000$501,950
28716Canton, NC 2871620.3 mi91$48,879,194$392,500$537,134

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ASHEVILLE, NC 28801?

As of January 2026, there are 102 active listings in ASHEVILLE, NC (zip code 28801), compared to 80 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ASHEVILLE, NC 28801?

The median listing price in ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 is $861,950 as of January 2026, a 20.6% increase from $714,623 the prior year.

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

Homes in ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 spend an average of 109 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 75 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ASHEVILLE, NC 28801?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 22 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 109 days on market compared to 75 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 save an estimated $17,239 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $861,950. 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.