Is McDowell County, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing McDowell County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, McDowell County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

McDowell County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in McDowell County, NC

How much do homes in McDowell County, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$295,865

$194/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$16,865(+6.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in McDowell County have sold for 6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in McDowell County was $295,865 in April 2024, up 6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $194.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $206K$167K
-18.9%
2 $232K$225K
-3.0%
3 $285K$299.8K
+5.2%
4 $354.9K$496K
+39.8%
5+ $345K$341.2K
-1.1%

Summary: McDowell County housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 18.9%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 39.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Mitchell County
+11.1%
Yancey County
+7.6%
Burke County
+6.3%
McDowell County
+6.0%
Rutherford County
+5.8%

Housing Supply in McDowell County, NC

How many homes are available in McDowell County, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
163177+8.6%

Summary: The McDowell County real estate market had 177 homes for sale in April 2024, a 8.6% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 35
+66.7%
2 4550
+11.1%
3 8692
+7.0%
4 2324
+4.3%
5+ 66
0.0%

Summary: The McDowell County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 66.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
2835+25.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

23 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in McDowell County, you may be able to get a good deal. 65.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 35 homes were sold or pending in McDowell County in April 2024, up by 25.0% month-over-month. Of the 35 sold homes, 66% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for McDowell County, NC

How long does it take to sell a home in McDowell County, NC?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
36 Days71 Days+96.7%

Summary: Homes in McDowell County had an average of 71 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 96.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

19 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in McDowell County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 35 homes were sold in McDowell County; 54% of homes were sold within 30 days, 9% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 37% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 10 Days Ago

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