Is Louisburg, NC 27549 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Louisburg is a balanced market. With about 4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 20% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #280 of 424 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Louisburg housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Louisburg, NC 27549 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 53 days and there were 4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 106 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 21%, homes sold faster (57 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $339,843. Overall, Louisburg is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Louisburg ranks #280 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 25 out of 100).
Nearby, Franklinton 27525 (19% sold over asking) and Youngsville 27596 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Louisburg real estate
Is Louisburg a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4 months of supply in Louisburg, NC 27549 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Louisburg?
The typical home went under contract in 53 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Louisburg sell over asking?
8% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Louisburg?
About 0.65% of a home’s value a year in Franklin County, or roughly $2,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Louisburg?
The median sale price was $339,843 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $193 per square foot.
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