234 cities with less than 3 months of inventory
234
Seller's Markets
0.2
Lowest Supply (mo)
0
Fastest Selling (days)
$1.36M
Highest Median Price
| # | City | Months Supply | Median Price | Days on Market | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sims | 0.2 mo | $272K | 190 days | N/A |
| 2 | Cooleemee | 0.3 mo | $270K | 43 days | N/A |
| 3 | McAdenville | 0.3 mo | $545K | 43 days | N/A |
| 4 | Bent Creek | 0.4 mo | $585K | 141 days | N/A |
| 5 | Barker Ten Mile | 0.5 mo | $230K | 12 days | N/A |
| 6 | Bell Arthur | 0.5 mo | $195K | 49 days | N/A |
| 7 | Bennett | 0.5 mo | $249K | 79 days | N/A |
| 8 | Cherry Branch | 0.5 mo | $321K | 78 days | N/A |
| 9 | Cricket | 0.5 mo | $403K | 32 days | N/A |
| 10 | Efland | 0.5 mo | $562K | 67 days | N/A |
| 11 | Gloucester | 0.5 mo | $558K | 130 days | N/A |
| 12 | Hemby Bridge | 0.5 mo | $315K | 58 days | N/A |
| 13 | Springdale | 0.5 mo | $275K | 50 days | N/A |
| 14 | Mooresboro | 0.7 mo | $250K | 103 days | N/A |
| 15 | St. Pauls | 0.7 mo | $80K | 24 days | N/A |
| 16 | Brandywine Bay | 0.8 mo | $430K | 53 days | N/A |
| 17 | Sawmills | 0.8 mo | $278K | 72 days | N/A |
| 18 | Briar Chapel | 0.9 mo | $577K | 99 days | N/A |
| 19 | Mar-Mac | 0.9 mo | $281K | 20 days | N/A |
| 20 | Atkinson | 1.0 mo | $310K | 98 days | N/A |
| 21 | Atlantic | 1.0 mo | $132K | 1 days | N/A |
| 22 | Bailey | 1.0 mo | $225K | 227 days | N/A |
| 23 | Barnardsville | 1.0 mo | $1.35M | 32 days | N/A |
| 24 | Bath | 1.0 mo | $305K | 93 days | N/A |
| 25 | Bayboro | 1.0 mo | $126K | 10 days | N/A |
| 26 | Bolivia | 1.0 mo | $315K | 12 days | N/A |
| 27 | Boonville | 1.0 mo | $321K | 28 days | N/A |
| 28 | Bostic | 1.0 mo | $69K | 187 days | N/A |
| 29 | Bridgeton | 1.0 mo | $309K | 102 days | N/A |
| 30 | Cajah's Mountain | 1.0 mo | $228K | 91 days | N/A |
| 31 | Cameron | 1.0 mo | $100K | 74 days | N/A |
| 32 | Caroleen | 1.0 mo | $550K | 50 days | N/A |
| 33 | Chimney Rock Village | 1.0 mo | $850K | days | N/A |
| 34 | Coinjock | 1.0 mo | $150K | days | N/A |
| 35 | Eureka | 1.0 mo | $261K | 24 days | N/A |
| 36 | Fallston | 1.0 mo | $211K | 95 days | N/A |
| 37 | Forest Hills | 1.0 mo | $159K | 86 days | N/A |
| 38 | Germanton | 1.0 mo | $296K | 62 days | N/A |
| 39 | Gibson | 1.0 mo | $100K | 42 days | N/A |
| 40 | Glenville | 1.0 mo | $520K | 38 days | N/A |
| 41 | Gold Hill | 1.0 mo | $338K | 7 days | N/A |
| 42 | Gorman | 1.0 mo | $165K | 12 days | N/A |
| 43 | Governors Village | 1.0 mo | $717K | 114 days | N/A |
| 44 | Harmony | 1.0 mo | $288K | 228 days | N/A |
| 45 | Henrietta | 1.0 mo | $35K | 11 days | N/A |
| 46 | Hiddenite | 1.0 mo | $207K | 211 days | N/A |
| 47 | Hobucken | 1.0 mo | $46K | 7 days | N/A |
| 48 | Kittrell | 1.0 mo | $150K | 18 days | N/A |
| 49 | Lattimore | 1.0 mo | $265K | 42 days | N/A |
| 50 | Lilesville | 1.0 mo | $53K | 68 days | N/A |
| 51 | Littleton | 1.0 mo | $1.36M | 51 days | N/A |
| 52 | Love Valley | 1.0 mo | $165K | 10 days | N/A |
| 53 | Macclesfield | 1.0 mo | $240K | 442 days | N/A |
| 54 | McLeansville | 1.0 mo | $292K | 110 days | N/A |
| 55 | Pinebluff | 1.0 mo | $321K | 21 days | N/A |
| 56 | Pleasant Hill | 1.0 mo | $289K | 118 days | N/A |
| 57 | Polkton | 1.0 mo | $175K | 75 days | N/A |
| 58 | Polkville | 1.0 mo | $294K | 53 days | N/A |
| 59 | Pollocksville | 1.0 mo | $233K | 20 days | N/A |
| 60 | Ronda | 1.0 mo | $58K | 3 days | N/A |
| 61 | Ruffin | 1.0 mo | $145K | 4 days | N/A |
| 62 | South Mills | 1.0 mo | $425K | 123 days | N/A |
| 63 | St. Helena | 1.0 mo | $418K | 94 days | N/A |
| 64 | Stantonsburg | 1.0 mo | $171K | 346 days | N/A |
| 65 | Stony Point | 1.0 mo | $165K | 17 days | N/A |
| 66 | Stovall | 1.0 mo | $150K | 3 days | N/A |
| 67 | Sunbury | 1.0 mo | $60K | 1 days | N/A |
| 68 | Taylortown | 1.0 mo | $280K | 425 days | N/A |
| 69 | Waco | 1.0 mo | $255K | 138 days | N/A |
| 70 | Whittier | 1.0 mo | $373K | 39 days | N/A |
| 71 | Woodlawn | 1.0 mo | $845K | 54 days | N/A |
| 72 | Five Points | 1.1 mo | $348K | 86 days | -5.3% |
| 73 | Northchase | 1.2 mo | $320K | 81 days | -10.5% |
| 74 | Boiling Springs | 1.3 mo | $289K | 54 days | N/A |
| 75 | Moravian Falls | 1.3 mo | $170K | 44 days | N/A |
| 76 | Peletier | 1.3 mo | $400K | 76 days | N/A |
| 77 | Royal Pines | 1.3 mo | $465K | 100 days | N/A |
| 78 | Cape Carteret | 1.4 mo | $427K | 56 days | N/A |
| 79 | Newport | 1.4 mo | $261K | 13 days | +4.5% |
| 80 | Rockfish | 1.4 mo | $349K | 81 days | N/A |
| 81 | Youngsville | 1.4 mo | $465K | 10 days | N/A |
| 82 | Broadway | 1.5 mo | $350K | 37 days | N/A |
| 83 | Fearrington Village | 1.5 mo | $588K | 68 days | N/A |
| 84 | Green Level | 1.5 mo | $244K | 39 days | N/A |
| 85 | Murraysville | 1.5 mo | $373K | 54 days | -2.2% |
| 86 | Simpson | 1.5 mo | $276K | 66 days | N/A |
| 87 | Stokesdale | 1.5 mo | $540K | 115 days | +93.2% |
| 88 | Vander | 1.5 mo | $248K | 25 days | N/A |
| 89 | Woodland | 1.5 mo | $122K | 47 days | N/A |
| 90 | Creedmoor | 1.6 mo | $320K | 63 days | N/A |
| 91 | Forest Oaks | 1.6 mo | $433K | 25 days | +28.9% |
| 92 | Kenly | 1.6 mo | $250K | 76 days | N/A |
| 93 | Long View | 1.6 mo | $186K | 46 days | N/A |
| 94 | Mocksville | 1.6 mo | $257K | 86 days | N/A |
| 95 | Morrisville | 1.6 mo | $426K | 89 days | -16.5% |
| 96 | Selma | 1.6 mo | $265K | 82 days | -11.8% |
| 97 | Apex | 1.7 mo | $580K | 45 days | +5.5% |
| 98 | Butner | 1.7 mo | $250K | 38 days | -29.2% |
| 99 | Cleveland | 1.7 mo | $230K | 127 days | N/A |
| 100 | Fairplains | 1.7 mo | $192K | 105 days | N/A |
| 101 | Swepsonville | 1.7 mo | $391K | 136 days | +14.7% |
| 102 | Welcome | 1.7 mo | $401K | 44 days | N/A |
| 103 | Wesley Chapel | 1.7 mo | $558K | 43 days | N/A |
| 104 | Eastover | 1.8 mo | $340K | 85 days | N/A |
| 105 | Holly Springs | 1.8 mo | $650K | 38 days | +32.8% |
| 106 | Lake Park | 1.8 mo | $320K | 84 days | N/A |
| 107 | Lowell | 1.8 mo | $369K | 90 days | N/A |
| 108 | Madison | 1.8 mo | $156K | 87 days | N/A |
| 109 | Maxton | 1.8 mo | $87K | 14 days | N/A |
| 110 | Midland | 1.8 mo | $365K | 74 days | +9.0% |
| 111 | Pleasant Garden | 1.8 mo | $213K | 13 days | N/A |
| 112 | Clemmons | 1.9 mo | $430K | 52 days | +15.6% |
| 113 | Garner | 1.9 mo | $391K | 72 days | -7.1% |
| 114 | Oak Ridge | 1.9 mo | $832K | 53 days | +20.3% |
| 115 | Walkertown | 1.9 mo | $317K | 40 days | N/A |
| 116 | Alliance | 2.0 mo | $285K | 24 days | N/A |
| 117 | Altamahaw | 2.0 mo | $137K | 32 days | N/A |
| 118 | Archdale | 2.0 mo | $294K | 52 days | +7.7% |
| 119 | Bayshore | 2.0 mo | $424K | 124 days | N/A |
| 120 | Boone | 2.0 mo | $350K | 61 days | N/A |
| 121 | Brogden | 2.0 mo | $230K | 93 days | N/A |
| 122 | Cary | 2.0 mo | $570K | 47 days | -8.8% |
| 123 | Cedar Rock | 2.0 mo | $425K | 111 days | N/A |
| 124 | East Bend | 2.0 mo | $222K | 73 days | N/A |
| 125 | Fountain | 2.0 mo | $172K | 34 days | N/A |
| 126 | Glenwood | 2.0 mo | $265K | 59 days | N/A |
| 127 | Halifax | 2.0 mo | $110K | 156 days | N/A |
| 128 | Icard | 2.0 mo | $178K | 133 days | N/A |
| 129 | Iron Station | 2.0 mo | $237K | 184 days | N/A |
| 130 | Jackson | 2.0 mo | $190K | 18 days | N/A |
| 131 | Kings Grant | 2.0 mo | $412K | 52 days | +19.4% |
| 132 | Kingstown | 2.0 mo | $300K | 229 days | N/A |
| 133 | Mayodan | 2.0 mo | $133K | 52 days | N/A |
| 134 | Maysville | 2.0 mo | $261K | 50 days | N/A |
| 135 | Midway | 2.0 mo | $395K | 88 days | N/A |
| 136 | Moncure | 2.0 mo | $310K | 15 days | N/A |
| 137 | Morven | 2.0 mo | $62K | 10 days | N/A |
| 138 | Mulberry | 2.0 mo | $280K | 54 days | N/A |
| 139 | Oxford | 2.0 mo | $210K | 47 days | -12.5% |
| 140 | Parkton | 2.0 mo | $316K | 100 days | N/A |
| 141 | Pinetops | 2.0 mo | $225K | 14 days | N/A |
| 142 | Pittsboro | 2.0 mo | $530K | 59 days | +1.0% |
| 143 | Richfield | 2.0 mo | $450K | 2 days | N/A |
| 144 | River Road | 2.0 mo | $305K | 48 days | N/A |
| 145 | Robbins | 2.0 mo | $82K | 10 days | N/A |
| 146 | Rockwell | 2.0 mo | $334K | 45 days | N/A |
| 147 | Rowland | 2.0 mo | $115K | 195 days | N/A |
| 148 | Rutherford College | 2.0 mo | $450K | 157 days | N/A |
| 149 | Saratoga | 2.0 mo | $245K | 53 days | N/A |
| 150 | Scotch Meadows | 2.0 mo | $348K | 96 days | N/A |
| 151 | Southern Shores | 2.0 mo | $628K | 66 days | -9.7% |
| 152 | Spring Lake | 2.0 mo | $199K | 69 days | N/A |
| 153 | Vanceboro | 2.0 mo | $159K | 55 days | N/A |
| 154 | Wade | 2.0 mo | $245K | 30 days | N/A |
| 155 | Wallburg | 2.0 mo | $196K | 28 days | N/A |
| 156 | Wanchese | 2.0 mo | $389K | 53 days | N/A |
| 157 | Westport | 2.0 mo | $575K | 104 days | -13.9% |
| 158 | Foscoe | 2.1 mo | $620K | 64 days | N/A |
| 159 | Huntersville | 2.1 mo | $525K | 75 days | -5.7% |
| 160 | Indian Trail | 2.1 mo | $474K | 58 days | +14.2% |
| 161 | Navassa | 2.1 mo | $400K | 1 days | N/A |
| 162 | Ogden | 2.1 mo | $550K | 59 days | -3.5% |
| 163 | Pine Level | 2.1 mo | $290K | 83 days | N/A |
| 164 | Summerfield | 2.1 mo | $568K | 49 days | -30.4% |
| 165 | Wendell | 2.1 mo | $355K | 111 days | +3.0% |
| 166 | Chapel Hill | 2.2 mo | $498K | 48 days | -17.1% |
| 167 | Matthews | 2.2 mo | $500K | 57 days | -9.5% |
| 168 | Monroe | 2.2 mo | $389K | 59 days | -5.3% |
| 169 | Bethlehem | 2.3 mo | $444K | 43 days | N/A |
| 170 | Hillsborough | 2.3 mo | $428K | 26 days | +5.0% |
| 171 | Newton | 2.3 mo | $270K | 99 days | +14.9% |
| 172 | Sharpsburg | 2.3 mo | $203K | 43 days | N/A |
| 173 | Wilson's Mills | 2.3 mo | $330K | 90 days | -2.9% |
| 174 | Winterville | 2.3 mo | $330K | 94 days | +26.9% |
| 175 | Burlington | 2.4 mo | $269K | 68 days | +8.0% |
| 176 | Conover | 2.4 mo | $314K | 42 days | -8.1% |
| 177 | Mount Holly | 2.4 mo | $340K | 65 days | +6.1% |
| 178 | Richlands | 2.4 mo | $302K | 104 days | N/A |
| 179 | Skippers Corner | 2.4 mo | $520K | 71 days | +41.6% |
| 180 | Trent Woods | 2.4 mo | $438K | 97 days | N/A |
| 181 | West Canton | 2.4 mo | $344K | 248 days | N/A |
| 182 | Badin | 2.5 mo | $55K | 33 days | N/A |
| 183 | Buxton | 2.5 mo | $1.15M | 323 days | N/A |
| 184 | Claremont | 2.5 mo | $189K | 91 days | N/A |
| 185 | Denver | 2.5 mo | $517K | 57 days | -9.1% |
| 186 | Ellenboro | 2.5 mo | $318K | 118 days | N/A |
| 187 | Franklinville | 2.5 mo | $270K | 107 days | N/A |
| 188 | Fuquay-Varina | 2.5 mo | $428K | 67 days | -22.1% |
| 189 | Glen Raven | 2.5 mo | $276K | 96 days | N/A |
| 190 | Lexington | 2.5 mo | $230K | 72 days | +1.4% |
| 191 | Mamers | 2.5 mo | $271K | 142 days | N/A |
| 192 | Marvin | 2.5 mo | $1.09M | 31 days | -6.5% |
| 193 | Raeford | 2.5 mo | $266K | 67 days | -8.8% |
| 194 | Rhodhiss | 2.5 mo | $175K | 112 days | N/A |
| 195 | Silver City | 2.5 mo | $325K | 15 days | N/A |
| 196 | Southmont | 2.5 mo | $679K | 159 days | N/A |
| 197 | Spout Springs | 2.5 mo | $325K | 91 days | -4.4% |
| 198 | Stanfield | 2.5 mo | $260K | 39 days | N/A |
| 199 | Taylorsville | 2.5 mo | $235K | 31 days | N/A |
| 200 | Zebulon | 2.5 mo | $328K | 114 days | +3.5% |
| 201 | Fletcher | 2.6 mo | $427K | 81 days | +4.9% |
| 202 | Greensboro | 2.6 mo | $290K | 57 days | +1.8% |
| 203 | Jamestown | 2.6 mo | $330K | 24 days | N/A |
| 204 | Lake Royale | 2.6 mo | $370K | 128 days | +8.2% |
| 205 | Locust | 2.6 mo | $366K | 81 days | -8.6% |
| 206 | Raleigh | 2.6 mo | $425K | 54 days | +6.3% |
| 207 | Catawba | 2.7 mo | $468K | 98 days | N/A |
| 208 | Elizabeth City | 2.7 mo | $250K | 63 days | -10.2% |
| 209 | Enochville | 2.7 mo | $280K | 38 days | N/A |
| 210 | Hope Mills | 2.7 mo | $255K | 50 days | -7.3% |
| 211 | Jacksonville | 2.7 mo | $233K | 42 days | +1.6% |
| 212 | James City | 2.7 mo | $335K | 58 days | +1.8% |
| 213 | Mountain Home | 2.7 mo | $385K | 65 days | N/A |
| 214 | Piney Green | 2.7 mo | $308K | 59 days | +14.5% |
| 215 | Randleman | 2.7 mo | $275K | 33 days | +3.8% |
| 216 | Salem | 2.7 mo | $255K | 45 days | N/A |
| 217 | Weddington | 2.7 mo | $1.00M | 49 days | +5.3% |
| 218 | Cullowhee | 2.8 mo | $298K | 76 days | N/A |
| 219 | Elon | 2.8 mo | $548K | 20 days | +17.3% |
| 220 | Gamewell | 2.8 mo | $248K | 67 days | N/A |
| 221 | Greenville | 2.8 mo | $227K | 46 days | -14.4% |
| 222 | Marshville | 2.8 mo | $310K | 117 days | N/A |
| 223 | Mount Airy | 2.8 mo | $246K | 68 days | -9.8% |
| 224 | Porters Neck | 2.8 mo | $678K | 136 days | -5.8% |
| 225 | Ranlo | 2.8 mo | $303K | 37 days | N/A |
| 226 | Reidsville | 2.8 mo | $202K | 96 days | +28.8% |
| 227 | Whispering Pines | 2.8 mo | $585K | 88 days | N/A |
| 228 | Clayton | 2.9 mo | $326K | 73 days | -0.1% |
| 229 | Mount Pleasant | 2.9 mo | $395K | 108 days | N/A |
| 230 | New Bern | 2.9 mo | $328K | 69 days | -2.7% |
| 231 | Rolesville | 2.9 mo | $400K | 122 days | -7.0% |
| 232 | Troutman | 2.9 mo | $405K | 91 days | +4.1% |
| 233 | Wake Forest | 2.9 mo | $450K | 49 days | -4.5% |
| 234 | Washington | 2.9 mo | $270K | 91 days | -1.3% |
North Carolina currently has 234 seller's markets—cities where housing inventory is below 3 months. In these markets, homes typically sell quickly and often above asking price, giving sellers significant leverage.
Parts of North Carolina remain seller's markets in 2026, with 234 cities showing less than 3 months of housing inventory. However, many areas are transitioning toward more balanced conditions. Use our city-level data to see which specific markets currently favor sellers.
A seller's market occurs when housing demand exceeds supply, typically indicated by less than 3 months of available inventory. In a seller's market, homes sell quickly (often within weeks), buyers face competition, and sellers can often negotiate above asking price.
If your North Carolina city has less than 3 months of inventory, you're in a strong position to sell. Homes in seller's markets typically sell faster and for higher prices. However, timing also depends on local factors like seasonality and your personal situation. A local agent can provide a comparative market analysis specific to your neighborhood.
In a seller's market, strategic pricing just below market value often generates multiple offers and drives the final price higher. Overpricing—even in a hot market—can backfire by reducing buyer interest. Work with a local North Carolina agent who understands current comparable sales in your area.
In strong seller's markets, homes typically sell within 15-30 days—sometimes receiving offers within the first week. Well-priced homes in desirable North Carolina neighborhoods may sell even faster, especially with professional staging and marketing.
Housing markets are cyclical. While some North Carolina cities are seeing inventory grow, many areas still favor sellers due to strong demand and limited new construction. Monitor months of supply in your specific city—when it exceeds 6 months, the market shifts to favor buyers.
Work with a local expert who can help you sell fast and for top dollar.
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