Is Rocky Mount, NC 27803 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Rocky Mount is a balanced market. With about 5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 11% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #342 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 Rocky Mount housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Rocky Mount, NC 27803 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 5 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 66 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (8% then), homes sold more slowly (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $221,904. Overall, Rocky Mount is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Nash County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Rocky Mount ranks #342 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 18 out of 100).
Nearby, Middlesex 27557 (33% sold over asking) and Bailey 27807 (22% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Bailey 27807Balanced $143 /sq ftMiddlesex 27557Balanced $188 /sq ftNashville 27856Balanced $162 /sq ftRocky Mount 27804Balanced $133 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Rocky Mount nearby
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Questions about Rocky Mount real estate
Is Rocky Mount a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5 months of supply in Rocky Mount, NC 27803 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 Rocky Mount?
The typical home went under contract in 64 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Rocky Mount sell over asking?
9% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Rocky Mount?
About 0.71% of a home’s value a year in Nash County, or roughly $2,840 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Rocky Mount?
The median sale price was $221,904 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $129 per square foot.
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