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ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
219
⇧ 37.7% vs 159 last year
Pending
33
15% pending ratio
Median Price
$579,000
⇩ 3.5% vs $600,000 last year
Average Price
$1,072,551
⇩ 11.4% vs $1,210,637 last year
Days on Market
113
⇧ 14.1% vs 99 days last year

Market Context

Population: 34,577  ·  Density: 348.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $65,642

Typical home value: $375,296  ·  Homeownership: 53.3%

Market Analysis

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

The ASHEVILLE, NC real estate market (28803) currently shows 219 active listings, with 33 pending sales. Homes are averaging 113 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 60 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 113 days on market compared to 99 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 3.5% year-over-year, from $600,000 to $579,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 219 this year vs 159 last year
  • Days on market: 113 now vs 99 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $579,000 (-3.5% YoY)
  • Average: $1,072,551 (-11.4% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 17.8 miles — 1,274 listings ($1,024,095,611 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28803Asheville, NC 288030.0 mi219$234,888,669$579,000$1,072,551
28704Arden, NC 287045.4 mi133$160,766,809$630,000$1,208,773
28805Asheville, NC 288056.4 mi109$69,920,121$529,000$641,469
28730Fairview, NC 287308.1 mi70$57,275,050$699,900$818,215
28778Swannanoa, NC 287788.7 mi42$21,000,378$472,500$500,009
28759Mills River, NC 2875910.7 mi51$55,724,385$724,450$1,092,635
28791Hendersonville, NC 2879112.0 mi119$70,005,439$475,000$588,281
28792Hendersonville, NC 2879212.8 mi194$103,683,882$445,000$534,453
28711Black Mountain, NC 2871113.9 mi122$101,464,838$699,000$831,679
28710Bat Cave, NC 2871014.4 mi1$855,000$855,000$855,000
28729Etowah, NC 2872915.2 mi20$10,039,000$457,000$501,950
28720Chimney Rock, NC 2872016.7 mi4$1,651,900$396,500$412,975
28739Hendersonville, NC 2873917.8 mi190$136,820,140$559,000$720,106

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ASHEVILLE, NC 28803?

As of January 2026, there are 219 active listings in ASHEVILLE, NC (zip code 28803), compared to 159 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ASHEVILLE, NC 28803?

The median listing price in ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 is $579,000 as of January 2026, a 3.5% decrease from $600,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 spend an average of 113 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 99 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ASHEVILLE, NC 28803?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 60 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 113 days on market compared to 99 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 28803 save an estimated $11,580 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $579,000. 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.