Is Stanley, NC 28164 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Stanley housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Stanley, NC 28164 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 91 days and there were 5.3 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 68 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 18%, homes sold more slowly (61 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $389,222. Overall, Stanley is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Gaston County, homes here sell more slowly than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Stanley ranks #274 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 25 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mc Adenville 28101 (0% sold over asking) or High Shoals 28077 (0% sold over asking), while Gastonia 28052 (21% sold over asking) and Cramerton 28032 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.