Is Mount Olive, NC 28365 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Mount Olive housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Mount Olive, NC 28365 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 74 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 17 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 40%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $169,926. Overall, Mount Olive is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Duplin County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Mount Olive ranks #327 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 19 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rose Hill 28458 (0% sold over asking) or Magnolia 28453 (0% sold over asking), while Teachey 28464 (50% sold over asking) and Pink Hill 28572 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.