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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Halifax County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Halifax County, NC

How much do homes in Halifax County, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$139,750

$95/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

-$32,750(-19.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Halifax County have sold for 19% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Halifax County was $139,750 in May 2024, down 19% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $95.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $15K-
N/A
2 $52K$50K
-3.8%
3 $180K$159.4K
-11.4%
4 $284.5K$235K
-17.4%
5+ $208.7K$76.2K
-63.5%

Summary: Halifax County housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 11.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 17.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 63.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Nash County
+6.0%
Edgecombe County
+5.9%
Halifax County
-19.0%

Housing Supply in Halifax County, NC

How many homes are available in Halifax County, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
5349-7.5%

Summary: The Halifax County real estate market had 49 homes for sale in May 2024, a 7.5% decrease compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 88
0.0%
3 2723
-14.8%
4 1214
+16.7%
5+ 64
-33.3%

Summary: The Halifax County housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 14.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
911+22.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Halifax County, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 11 homes were sold or pending in Halifax County in May 2024, up by 22.2% month-over-month. Of the 10 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 30% were sold at asking, and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Halifax County, NC

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

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
99 Days67 Days-32.0%

Summary: Homes in Halifax County had an average of 67 days on market in May 2024, down by 32% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

5 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During May 2024, 11 homes were sold in Halifax County; 45% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 36% 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 3 Days Ago

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