Is Enfield, NC 27823 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Enfield is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 33% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Enfield housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Enfield, NC 27823 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 150 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 99% to $228,901. Overall, Enfield is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Halifax County, homes here sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Scotland Neck 27874 (0% sold over asking) or Halifax 27839 (0% sold over asking).
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Halifax 27839Buyer’s market $91 /sq ftHollister 27844 — /sq ftLittleton 27850Seller’s market $314 /sq ftRoanoke Rapids 27870Balanced $126 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Enfield nearby
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Questions about Enfield real estate
Is Enfield a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Enfield, NC 27823 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 Enfield?
The typical home went under contract in 150 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Enfield sell over asking?
33% 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 Enfield?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Halifax County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Enfield?
The median sale price was $228,901 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $106 per square foot.
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