Is Bath, NC 27808 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Bath housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Bath, NC 27808 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 88 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 10%, homes sold more slowly (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 38% to $554,260. Overall, Bath is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Beaufort County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Bath ranks #304 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 23 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Chocowinity 27817 (0% sold over asking) or Blounts Creek 27814 (0% sold over asking), while Pinetown 27865 (33% sold over asking) and Aurora 27806 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.