Is New Bern, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing New Bern is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, New Bern has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in New Bern, NC

How much do homes in New Bern, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$319,558

$173/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$19,027(+6.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in New Bern have sold for 6.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in New Bern was $319,558 in October 2024, up 6.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $173.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $255K$242.5K
-4.9%
2 $177.5K$192K
+8.2%
3 $284.8K$299.9K
+5.3%
4 $349.9K$375K
+7.1%
5+ $426K$450.5K
+5.8%

Summary: New Bern housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

New Bern
+6.3%
Trent Woods
+5.6%

Housing Supply in New Bern, NC

How many homes are available in New Bern, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
506491-3.0%

Summary: The New Bern real estate market had 491 homes for sale in October 2024, a 3.0% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 75
-28.6%
2 3844
+15.8%
3 292282
-3.4%
4 138136
-1.4%
5+ 3124
-22.6%

Summary: The New Bern housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 28.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 15.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 22.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
96114+18.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

59 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

36 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

19 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in New Bern, you may be able to get a good deal. 51.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 114 homes were sold or pending in New Bern in October 2024, up by 18.8% month-over-month. Of the 114 sold homes, 52% were sold under asking, 32% were sold at asking, and 17% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for New Bern, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
37 Days58 Days+56.0%

Summary: Homes in New Bern had an average of 58 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 56% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

58 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

30 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

26 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 114 homes were sold in New Bern; 51% of homes were sold within 30 days, 26% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 23% 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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