Is Washington, NC 27889 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Washington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Washington, NC 27889 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 54 days and there were 6.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 52 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 10%, homes sold more slowly (28 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $344,851. Overall, Washington is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Beaufort County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Washington ranks #307 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 22 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.