Is Leicester, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Leicester is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Leicester is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Leicester, NC

How much do homes in Leicester, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$435,000

$238/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$45,586(+11.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Leicester have sold for 11.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Leicester was $435,000 in October 2024, up 11.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $238.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 -$300K
N/A
2 $237.5K$445.5K
+87.6%
3 $396.5K$420K
+5.9%
4 $684.1K$585K
-14.5%
5+ $610.5K$1.2M
+96.5%

Summary: Leicester housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 87.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 14.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 96.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Leicester
+11.7%
Leicester Township
+6.4%
French Broad Township
+3.5%

Housing Supply in Leicester, NC

How many homes are available in Leicester, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
6056-6.7%

Summary: The Leicester real estate market had 56 homes for sale in October 2024, a 6.7% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 1010
0.0%
3 3531
-11.4%
4 56
+20.0%
5+ 98
-11.1%

Summary: The Leicester 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 remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 11.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 20%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 11.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
87-12.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Leicester, you may be able to get a good deal. 85.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 7 homes were sold or pending in Leicester in October 2024, down by 12.5% month-over-month. Of the 7 sold homes, 86% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 14% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Leicester, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
86 Days67 Days-22.5%

Summary: Homes in Leicester had an average of 67 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 22.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 7 homes were sold in Leicester; 57% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 29% 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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