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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Shelby is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Shelby 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 Shelby, NC

How much do homes in Shelby, NC cost?

Median Sold Price

$253,330

$160/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$23,323(+10.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Shelby have sold for 10.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Shelby was $253,330 in October 2024, up 10.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $160.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $104K$76K
-26.9%
2 $161K$176.5K
+9.6%
3 $235.3K$243.7K
+3.6%
4 $305K$313.9K
+2.9%
5+ $346.2K$372K
+7.4%

Summary: Shelby housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 26.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.4%.

Housing Supply in Shelby, NC

How many homes are available in Shelby, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
287313+9.1%

Summary: The Shelby real estate market had 313 homes for sale in October 2024, a 9.1% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 32
-33.3%
2 3642
+16.7%
3 161179
+11.2%
4 6467
+4.7%
5+ 2323
0.0%

Summary: The Shelby housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4245+7.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

16 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

19 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Shelby, expect to pay close to the asking price. 42.2% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 45 homes were sold or pending in Shelby in October 2024, up by 7.1% month-over-month. Of the 45 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 42% were sold at asking, and 22% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Shelby, NC

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
41 Days64 Days+55.4%

Summary: Homes in Shelby had an average of 64 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 55.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

22 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 45 homes were sold in Shelby; 49% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 24% 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 17 Days Ago

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