North Carolina Housing Market

In September, home prices in North Carolina saw a increased of 4.8% compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, home sales increased by 7.7% , and the number of homes for sale rose by 24.6%.

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North Carolina Housing Market Overview

In September 2024, home prices in North Carolina increased by 4.8% compared to the previous year, with a median sale price of $384,100. The number of homes sold increased by 7.7% year-over-year, with 13,100 homes sold in 2024, compared to 12,155 in 2023. Additionally, the median time a home stayed on the market increased by 16.6%, reaching 42 days.

Median Price

Historical Median Price for past 24 months

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North Carolina Housing Supply

In September 2024, California had 54,410 homes for sale, representing a 24.6% increased compared to the previous year. The number of newly listed homes was 15,219 and up 7.6% year over year. The average months of supply is 2.9 months, up 11.5% year over year.

# of Homes for Sale

Historical # of Homes for Sale for past 24 months

Top Markets in North Carolina

Market

Mashmeter Score

Optimal Strategy

Median Price

Revolution Park, Charlotte, NC

A+

Short-term

412,900

Airport, Wilmington, NC

A+

Short-term

463,926

Fairmont, NC

A

Short-term

248,000

Elizabethtown, NC

A

Short-term

129,900

Rosman, NC

A

Short-term

795,000

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Top Neighborhoods in North Carolina

Navassa
Navassa, NC
113%
Mashmeter
property price
$263,000
Median
cap rate
7.02%
Traditional
12.14%
Airbnb
rental income
$1,538
Traditional
$2,661
Airbnb
homes for sale
3
occupancy rate
57%
Airbnb
Revolution Park
Charlotte, NC
108%
Mashmeter
property price
$289,950
Median
cap rate
6.35%
Traditional
11.50%
Airbnb
rental income
$1,533
Traditional
$2,779
Airbnb
homes for sale
1
occupancy rate
59%
Airbnb
Airport
Wilmington, NC
97%
Mashmeter
property price
$135,000
Median
cap rate
16.47%
Traditional
23.69%
Airbnb
rental income
$1,853
Traditional
$2,665
Airbnb
homes for sale
0
occupancy rate
55%
Airbnb
Brentwood
Fayetteville, NC
83%
Mashmeter
property price
$90,000
Median
cap rate
15.25%
Traditional
20.39%
Airbnb
rental income
$1,144
Traditional
$1,529
Airbnb
homes for sale
3
occupancy rate
58%
Airbnb
Tuckasegee
Tuckasegee, NC
79%
Mashmeter
property price
$550,000
Median
cap rate
0.00%
Traditional
5.07%
Airbnb
rental income
N/A
Traditional
$2,325
Airbnb
homes for sale
9
occupancy rate
52%
Airbnb

North Carolina short term regulations

Charlotte, NC

Rating:

Neutral

Legal for non-occupied:

Yes

Rule Summary:

No major restrictions yet; discussions are in progress. The city has dropped the regulatory language from the zoning Ordinance but intends to issue a separate ordinance in the near future.

Rented days limit:

N/A

Raleigh, NC

Rating:

Restricted

Legal for non-occupied:

Only in 5 zones

Rule Summary:

Short Term Rental regulations apply to dwelling units that are used for overnight lodging accommodations that are provided to renters for no longer than 30 days for compensation. A portion of or the entire dwelling unit can be used for lodging, including part or all of an accessory structure.

Rented days limit:

N/A

Greensboro, NC

Rating:

Negative

Legal for non-occupied:

No

Rule Summary:

If properties are zoned for Multifamily or Office, there is no special permit required. Restrictions apply: The owner or operator of the tourist home must reside on-site. 400 feet from another tourist home; no more than 6 guest rooms are allowed. No more than a 15-day stay is allowed within a 60-day period.

Rented days limit:

Guests can't stay longer than 15 days within a 60-day period.

Durham, NC

Rating:

Neutral

Legal for non-occupied:

Not regulated

Rule Summary:

No regulations at this point; state tax registration is required. Business registration form NC-BR, Business Registration Application: https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/business-registration/online-business-registration

Rented days limit:

N/A

Winston–Salem, NC

Rating:

Neutral

Legal for non-occupied:

Not regulated

Rule Summary:

No regulations at this point; state tax registration is required. Business registration form NC-BR, Business Registration Application: https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/business-registration/online-business-registration

Rented days limit:

N/A

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North Carolina Top Investment Properties Under Median Price

$572,446

property-listing

1537 Underbrush Drive, Durham , NC 27703

Ravenstone

Single Family Residential

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,723 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
8%
Trad:
2.82%

$509,900

property-listing

141 Clearwater Drive, Roxboro , NC 27574

Roxboro

Single Family Residential

3 beds |
2 baths |
2,289 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
8%
Trad:
3.52%

$199,000

property-listing

126 Liberty Drive, Rockingham , NC 28379

Rockingham

Single Family Residential

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,290 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
8%
Trad:
7.04%

$456,000

property-listing

323 Water Wagon Trail, Jacksonville , NC 28546

Jacksonville

Single Family Residential

5 beds |
5 baths |
3,317 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
8%
Trad:
7.97%

Newly Listed Properties in North Carolina

$345,000

property-listing

1608 Stackhouse Drive, Fayetteville , NC 28314

Scotts Mill

Single Family Residential

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,286 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
5.1%
Trad:
5.17%

$329,900

property-listing

3827 Little John Court, Fayetteville , NC 28306

Runnymeade

Single Family Residential

3 beds |
3 baths |
2,074 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
2.45%
Trad:
5.63%

$395,000

property-listing

2610 Riddle Farm Road, Fayetteville , NC 28306

Cedar Falls

Single Family Residential

3 beds |
2 baths |
2,231 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
2.06%
Trad:
3.91%

$495,000

property-listing

802 Bremerton Drive, Greenville , NC 27858

Bedford

Single Family Residential

3 beds |
3 baths |
3,022 sq.ft
CAP RATE
Airbnb:
1.8%
Trad:
3.36%

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