Is Sims, NC 27880 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sims is a seller’s market. With about 3.8 months of supply and 14% 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.
More competitive than 27% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #219 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 Sims housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Sims, NC 27880 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 67 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 23 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 36%, homes sold faster (219 days then) and the median sale price fell 16% to $319,337. Overall, Sims is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Wilson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Sims ranks #219 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 31 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stantonsburg 27883 (0% sold over asking) or Black Creek 27813 (0% sold over asking), while Lucama 27851 (38% sold over asking) and Elm City 27822 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Black Creek 27813Seller’s market $105 /sq ftElm City 27822Seller’s market $187 /sq ftLucama 27851Seller’s market $180 /sq ftSaratoga 27873 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Sims nearby
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Questions about Sims real estate
Is Sims a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.8 months of supply in Sims, NC 27880 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 Sims?
The typical home went under contract in 67 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sims sell over asking?
14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sims?
About 0.79% of a home’s value a year in Wilson County, or roughly $3,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sims?
The median sale price was $319,337 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $165 per square foot.
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