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Claim Your CreditBuncombe County · October 15, 2026
Latest Buncombe County Absorption Report
The latest snapshot includes 1,467 active homes, 317 homes under contract, and 1,596 closed sales during the preceding 180 days. At that sales pace, active inventory represents 5.52 months of supply. The median closed sale price was $530,000, with 33 median cumulative days on market.
Compared with the August snapshot’s $535,000 median sale price and 5.43 months of supply, October shows a slightly lower median and slightly more supply. These are snapshots with overlapping sales windows, not month-over-month price changes or a measure of the same homes’ appreciation.
$300,000–$599,999
Supply by exact price band: 3.18–7.35 months.
Closed median market time: 21–45 cumulative days across the six report bands.
Supply is 3.18 months at $500,000–$549,999 and 7.35 months at $550,000–$599,999. Conditions can change sharply between adjacent price ranges.
$600,000–$999,999
Supply by exact price band: 5.10–8.21 months.
Closed median market time: 20–39 cumulative days across the six report bands.
The $800,000–$899,999 band has 104 active homes and 76 closed sales, equivalent to 8.21 months of supply.
$1 Million and Above
Supply: 5.74 months at $1M–$1.249M, 9.14–10.50 months across the next three bands, and 22.29–24.00 months above $3M.
Small samples: Only 14 sales at $3M–$4.999M and five above $5M closed in the reporting window. Individual transactions have a larger effect on these results.
What This Means for Buyers
More choices can create room to negotiate price, repairs, and seller-paid costs. The October snapshot shows 5.52 months of active inventory, but conditions differ substantially by price range. At $500,000–$549,999 there are 3.18 months, compared with 7.35 months at $550,000–$599,999. Base an offer on comparable sales and the property’s condition, then confirm a comfortable payment with your lender. Refinancing and future rate reductions are not guaranteed.
The ratio of countywide median final list price ($549,000) to median original list price ($561,750) is 97.73%. Median closed price ($530,000) divided by median final list price is 96.54%. These ratios of separate medians indicate pricing adjustments across the sales sample; they are not the median discount on an individual sale.
See all 20 October price bands
| Price band | Active | Under contract | Closed | Months of supply | Median sale price | Median CDOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countywide | 1,467 | 317 | 1,596 | 5.52 | $530,000 | 33 |
| $0–$199,999 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 1.89 | $166,000 | 52 |
| $200,000–$299,999 | 39 | 19 | 63 | 3.71 | $270,000 | 51 |
| $300,000–$349,999 | 87 | 30 | 117 | 4.46 | $327,500 | 45 |
| $350,000–$399,999 | 128 | 23 | 166 | 4.63 | $380,000 | 21 |
| $400,000–$449,999 | 112 | 28 | 184 | 3.65 | $425,000 | 29 |
| $450,000–$499,999 | 119 | 38 | 166 | 4.30 | $470,000 | 29 |
| $500,000–$549,999 | 63 | 21 | 119 | 3.18 | $522,500 | 27 |
| $550,000–$599,999 | 125 | 20 | 102 | 7.35 | $573,500 | 45 |
| $600,000–$649,999 | 79 | 16 | 93 | 5.10 | $620,000 | 29 |
| $650,000–$699,999 | 87 | 15 | 88 | 5.93 | $675,000 | 36 |
| $700,000–$749,999 | 58 | 12 | 67 | 5.19 | $717,500 | 23 |
| $750,000–$799,999 | 68 | 16 | 73 | 5.59 | $767,000 | 39 |
| $800,000–$899,999 | 104 | 15 | 76 | 8.21 | $850,000 | 20 |
| $900,000–$999,999 | 59 | 14 | 55 | 6.44 | $940,000 | 24 |
| $1,000,000–$1,249,999 | 65 | 11 | 68 | 5.74 | $1,125,000 | 41 |
| $1,250,000–$1,499,999 | 67 | 18 | 44 | 9.14 | $1,342,500 | 35 |
| $1,500,000–$1,999,999 | 70 | 7 | 40 | 10.50 | $1,672,500 | 17 |
| $2,000,000–$2,999,999 | 59 | 4 | 37 | 9.57 | $2,386,870 | 76 |
| $3,000,000–$4,999,999 | 52 | 4 | 14 | 22.29 | $3,302,558 | 124 |
| $5,000,000+ | 20 | 2 | 5 | 24.00 | $5,800,000 | 234 |
Buncombe County
317 under contract (275 Show + 42 No Show).
Combined under-contract median: $296.09 per square foot, 1,922 heated square feet, and 53 cumulative days on market.
Henderson County
155 under contract (124 Show + 31 No Show).
Combined under-contract median: $260.14 per square foot, 2,083 heated square feet, and 47 cumulative days on market.
Haywood County
122 under contract (107 Show + 15 No Show).
Combined under-contract median: $259.12 per square foot, 1,909 heated square feet, and 54 cumulative days on market.
The October link opens the corrected full Buncombe absorption report with all 20 price bands and an independent countywide total. Under-contract statistics combine Show and No Show from isolated pending-only searches. Earlier report buttons expand the historical PDFs.
Source: Canopy MLS / WNCRMLS statistics supplied by Mountains to Sea Realty, captured October 15, 2026. Single-family residential, excluding manufactured and on-frame modular construction. Closed sales: April 18–October 15, 2026 (180 days). Months of supply = active listings ÷ (closed sales ÷ 6); homes under contract are excluded from active supply. Countywide medians come from the independent countywide search. Under-contract statuses have no date restrictions. Price bands and countywide controls were captured separately, so their pending totals can differ slightly. Henderson’s $3 million–$4,999,999 pending band had no matches, as confirmed by Chase. Blank statistics in the full reports remain unavailable. Price-band ranges summarize separate bands and do not represent a combined median. Community reports below display their individual October 8 or October 15 reporting dates.
Western North Carolina Communities
Explore the Most Prominent Neighborhoods in Asheville and the Surrounding Areas
Choose a community name to expand its market snapshot. Select View Full Report to open the PDF and move directly to it. Each snapshot shows its own report date; Kenmure homes and condominiums remain separate.
Asheville Area
Biltmore ForestJust south of Asheville, near Biltmore Village.
Biltmore Forest Market Snapshot
October 8, 2026
Twenty-one homes closed, with a median sale price of $1,677,500, 48 median cumulative days on market, and a 95.34% median close-to-list ratio. The median active price was $3,000,000 across 25 listings.
Biltmore LakeEnka/Candler area, west of Asheville beside Enka Lake.
Biltmore Lake Market Snapshot
October 8, 2026
Twelve homes closed, with a median sale price of $852,850, 48 median cumulative days on market, and a 97.77% median close-to-list ratio. Fourteen homes were active at a median asking price of $947,000.
Biltmore ParkSouth Asheville, near I-26 and Biltmore Park Town Square.
Biltmore Park Market Snapshot
October 8, 2026
Thirty-seven homes closed, the largest sales sample in this group. The median sale price was $998,400, median cumulative market time was 18 days, and the median close-to-list ratio was 97.34%.
Grove ParkNorth Asheville, just north of downtown.
Grove Park Market Snapshot
October 8, 2026
Twenty-five homes closed at a median sale price of $525,000. Median cumulative market time was 20 days and the median close-to-list ratio was 98.68%, while 16 active homes carried a $650,000 median asking price.
MontfordJust northwest of downtown Asheville, beside the city center.
Montford Market Snapshot
October 8, 2026
Twenty-seven homes closed at a median sale price of $773,000. Median cumulative market time was only nine days and the median close-to-list ratio was 99.23%, indicating comparatively strong recent demand.
SouthcliffFairview, southeast of Asheville along US 74A.
Southcliff Market Snapshot
October 8, 2026
Five homes closed at a median sale price of $1,075,000, with 37 median cumulative days on market and a 98.59% median close-to-list ratio. Nine homes were active at a median asking price of $1,094,000.
The Cliffs at Walnut CoveAvery Creek, south of Asheville near Arden.
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove Market Snapshot
October 8, 2026
Twenty-three homes closed at a median sale price of $2,800,000, with 55 median cumulative days on market and a 95.46% median close-to-list ratio. Forty-three active homes had a median asking price near $3.8 million.
The Ramble at Biltmore ForestSouth Asheville, near Biltmore Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The Ramble at Biltmore Forest Market Snapshot
October 8, 2026
Thirteen homes closed at a median sale price of $2,150,000, with 87 median cumulative days on market and a 93.33% median close-to-list ratio. Fourteen active homes carried a median asking price of $3,122,500.
Black Mountain / Lake Tomahawk / Golf Course AreaNorth of downtown Black Mountain, near Lake Tomahawk.
Black Mountain / Lake Tomahawk / Golf Course Area Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
34 homes closed at a median sale price of $627,442, with 34 median cumulative days on market. 35 active listings and 6 under contract. Mapped Black Mountain, Lake Tomahawk and golf-course area; not the whole town or a single subdivision.
Country Club of Asheville AreaNorth Asheville, near Beaver Lake and Merrimon Avenue.
Country Club of Asheville Area Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
18 homes closed at a median sale price of $1,062,500, with 74 median cumulative days on market. 24 active listings and 5 under contract. Mapped Country Club of Asheville area, including Lakeview Park and surrounding neighborhoods. This broader area report replaces the standalone Lakeview Park report; it is not a single subdivision or club membership boundary.
Reems Creek Golf Community AreaEast of Weaverville, in the Reems Creek Valley.
Reems Creek Golf Community Area Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
2 homes closed at a median sale price of $1,012,264, with 24 median cumulative days on market. 14 active listings and 3 under contract. Mapped Reems Creek golf-community area; scope may differ from the October 8 report.
Beverly Hills / Municipal Golf AreaEast Asheville, near Tunnel Road and the municipal golf course.
Beverly Hills / Municipal Golf Area Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
5 homes closed at a median sale price of $370,000, with 62 median cumulative days on market. 1 active listings and 2 under contract. Mapped Beverly Hills area near Asheville Municipal Golf Course; not a subdivision-only search.
Hendersonville Area
Champion Hills & NearbySouthwest of Hendersonville, along the Willow Road corridor.
Champion Hills & Nearby Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
24 homes closed at a median sale price of $925,375, with 43 median cumulative days on market. 16 active listings and 5 under contract. Mapped Champion Hills area, including Fox Run Preserve at Champion Hills, Pathways of Solomon, Rambling Ridge and Rambling Hills. These broader-area results are not limited to Champion Hills proper and do not imply shared HOA or club membership.
Kenmure Single FamilyFlat Rock, just south of the village center.
Kenmure Single Family Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
12 homes closed at a median sale price of $1,140,000, with 32 median cumulative days on market. 22 active listings and 3 under contract. Subdivision Name: Kenmure. Single-family homes only.
Kenmure CondominiumsFlat Rock, just south of the village center.
Kenmure Condominiums Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
9 homes closed at a median sale price of $580,000, with 30 median cumulative days on market. 15 active listings and 2 under contract. Subdivision Name: Kenmure. Condominiums only; kept separate from the single-family report.
Crooked CreekSouthwest of downtown Hendersonville, about 3 miles away.
Crooked Creek Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
4 homes closed at a median sale price of $760,000, with 78 median cumulative days on market. 4 active listings and 2 under contract. Subdivision Name: Crooked Creek. Henderson County single-family homes only.
Etowah Golf AreaEtowah, west of Hendersonville along US 64.
Etowah Golf Area Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
19 homes closed at a median sale price of $425,000, with 36 median cumulative days on market. 18 active listings and 6 under contract. Mapped Etowah golf area; not a subdivision-only search or all of Etowah.
High VistaMills River, between Asheville and Hendersonville near NC 191.
High Vista Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
11 homes closed at a median sale price of $725,500, with 27 median cumulative days on market. 14 active listings and 2 under contract. Mapped High Vista area spanning the Buncombe–Henderson county line; no county restriction in the supplied single-family search. Exact mapped boundaries are recorded in the source search, not reproduced by its printed central coordinates.
Cummings CoveNear Horse Shoe and Etowah, west of Hendersonville.
Cummings Cove Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
14 homes closed at a median sale price of $723,000, with 13 median cumulative days on market. 13 active listings and 1 under contract. Subdivision Name: Cummings Cove. Single-family homes only. Under Contract-No Show is limited to April 18–October 15, 2026; the combined under-contract count may omit older No Show listings.
Hendersonville Country Club AreaWest of downtown Hendersonville, near Laurel Park.
Hendersonville Country Club Area Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
19 homes closed at a median sale price of $486,000, with 44 median cumulative days on market. 4 active listings and 3 under contract. Mapped single-family search in the general area around Hendersonville Country Club. The search includes homes with no subdivision designation and homes in Timber Creek, Laurel Park, Laurel Park Estates, Echo Lake and Country Club Estates. This is a combined area report, not a subdivision-only search; coverage does not imply shared HOA obligations or club membership.
Maggie Valley Area
Maggie Valley Club & ResortEastern Maggie Valley, just north of US 19.
Maggie Valley Club & Resort Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
18 homes closed at a median sale price of $504,500, with 50 median cumulative days on market. 16 active listings and 11 under contract. Mapped Maggie Valley Club & Resort area in Haywood County, including nearby subdivisions such as Laurel Heights, Horseshoe Cove and Masters Landing. This combined report is broader than the resort proper; coverage does not imply common HOA obligations or club membership.
Waynesville Area
Laurel RidgeWest of downtown Waynesville, off Eagles Nest Road.
Laurel Ridge Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
2 homes closed at a median sale price of $1,080,000, with 164 median cumulative days on market. 6 active listings and 0 under contract. Haywood County single-family search using Laurel Ridge and Laurel Ridge Country Club subdivision names, further limited by a mapped area.
Lake JunaluskaJust northeast of Waynesville, around Lake Junaluska.
Lake Junaluska Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
21 homes closed at a median sale price of $543,000, with 45 median cumulative days on market. 7 active listings and 2 under contract. Mapped Lake Junaluska single-family search area; not a subdivision-only search. Under Contract-No Show is limited to April 18–October 15, 2026; the displayed combined under-contract count may omit older No Show listings.
Springdale Resort CommunityCruso, south of Canton along US 276.
Springdale Resort Community Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
2 homes closed at a median sale price of $541,250, with 57 median cumulative days on market. 5 active listings and 1 under contract. Mapped Springdale Resort Community single-family search area, including Bentgrass Village. This combined area report covers both; results are not specific to Bentgrass Village alone and do not imply shared membership or ownership terms.
Waynesville Inn & Golf Club AreaSouth of downtown Waynesville, near Hazelwood.
Waynesville Inn & Golf Club Area Market Snapshot
October 15, 2026
9 homes closed at a median sale price of $654,000, with 77 median cumulative days on market. 9 active listings and 3 under contract. Mapped single-family search around Waynesville Inn & Golf Club. The area includes homes with no subdivision designation and homes in Sanctuary Cove, Smoky Mountain Retreat, and Smoky Mountain Retreat at Ridgewood Estates. This is a combined area report, not a subdivision-only search; coverage does not imply shared HOA obligations or club membership.
Statistics reflect Canopy MLS single-family activity shown in the supplied reports. Small sample sizes can cause averages and medians to change significantly with one transaction.
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