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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lee County is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Lee 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 Lee County, NC

How much do homes in Lee County, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$323,345

$175/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$16,387(+5.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lee County have sold for 5.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lee County was $323,345 in October 2024, up 5.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $175.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $200K$198K
-1.0%
2 $225K$227K
+0.9%
3 $295K$312.1K
+5.8%
4 $365K$350.7K
-3.9%
5+ $450K$479.9K
+6.6%

Summary: Lee County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Moore County
+6.8%
Lee County
+5.3%
Harnett County
+4.5%
Chatham County
-0.1%

Housing Supply in Lee County, NC

How many homes are available in Lee County, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
497514+3.4%

Summary: The Lee County real estate market had 514 homes for sale in October 2024, a 3.4% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 2320
-13.0%
3 304329
+8.2%
4 139135
-2.9%
5+ 3130
-3.2%

Summary: The Lee County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 13%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 3.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
9380-14.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

32 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

41 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lee County, expect to pay close to the asking price. 51.3% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 80 homes were sold or pending in Lee County in October 2024, down by 14.0% month-over-month. Of the 80 sold homes, 40% were sold under asking, 51% were sold at asking, and 9% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lee County, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
57 Days71 Days+24.5%

Summary: Homes in Lee County had an average of 71 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 24.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

33 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

23 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

24 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 80 homes were sold in Lee County; 41% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 30% 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 12 Days Ago

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