Is Hertford, NC 27944 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hertford is a balanced market. With about 5.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 20% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #281 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 Hertford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Hertford, NC 27944 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 80 days and there were 5.5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 57 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (18% then), homes sold more slowly (60 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $314,864. Overall, Hertford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Hertford ranks #281 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 25 out of 100).
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Questions about Hertford real estate
Is Hertford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.5 months of supply in Hertford, NC 27944 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 Hertford?
The typical home went under contract in 80 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hertford sell over asking?
18% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hertford?
About 0.59% of a home’s value a year in Perquimans County, or roughly $2,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hertford?
The median sale price was $314,864 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $186 per square foot.
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