Is Union Mills, NC 28167 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Union Mills housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Union Mills, NC 28167 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 120 days and there were 4.4 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 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (39 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $350,348. Overall, Union Mills is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Rutherford County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Union Mills ranks #383 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 12 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Spindale 28160 (0% sold over asking), while Forest City 28043 (22% sold over asking) and Ellenboro 28040 (19% sold over asking) are even more competitive.