Is Buxton, NC 27920 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Buxton is a buyer’s market. With about 16.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Buxton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Buxton, NC 27920 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 112 days and there were 16.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (88 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $434,812. Overall, Buxton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Dare County, homes here sell faster than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Manns Harbor 27953 (100% sold over asking) and Manteo 27954 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Avon 27915Buyer’s market $289 /sq ftFrisco 27936Buyer’s market $341 /sq ftHatteras 27943Buyer’s market $309 /sq ftKill Devil Hills 27948Balanced $368 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Buxton is
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Questions about Buxton real estate
Is Buxton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 16.8 months of supply in Buxton, NC 27920 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 Buxton?
The typical home went under contract in 112 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Buxton sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Buxton?
About 0.52% of a home’s value a year in Dare County, or roughly $2,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Buxton?
The median sale price was $434,812 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $282 per square foot.
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