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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Burke County is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Burke County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Burke County is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Burke County, NC

How much do homes in Burke County, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$261,928

$176/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$11,761(+4.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Burke County have sold for 4.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Burke County was $261,928 in November 2024, up 4.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $176.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $189K$157.4K
-16.7%
2 $178.5K$180K
+0.8%
3 $261K$274.9K
+5.3%
4 $340K$385K
+13.2%
5+ $425K$470K
+10.6%

Summary: Burke County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 16.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 13.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Cleveland County
+10.1%
Caldwell County
+7.1%
McDowell County
+4.8%
Burke County
+4.7%
Catawba County
+4.7%

Housing Supply in Burke County, NC

How many homes are available in Burke County, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
327302-7.6%

Summary: The Burke County real estate market had 302 homes for sale in November 2024, a 7.6% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 42
-50.0%
2 4947
-4.1%
3 199183
-8.0%
4 5753
-7.0%
5+ 1817
-5.6%

Summary: The Burke County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
7648-36.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

31 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Burke County, you may be able to get a good deal. 64.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 48 homes were sold or pending in Burke County in November 2024, down by 36.8% month-over-month. Of the 48 sold homes, 65% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and 27% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Burke County, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
24 Days45 Days+83.4%

Summary: Homes in Burke County had an average of 45 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 83.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

28 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 48 homes were sold in Burke County; 58% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 15% 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 20 Days Ago

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