Is Carthage, NC 28327 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Carthage housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Carthage, NC 28327 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 4.5 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 100 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $469,797. Overall, Carthage is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Moore County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Carthage ranks #149 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 38 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pinebluff 28373 (0% sold over asking) or Lakeview 28350 (0% sold over asking), while Robbins 27325 (25% sold over asking) and Vass 28394 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.