Is Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Sneads Ferry is a buyer’s market. With about 6.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score25/ 100

More competitive than 20% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #276 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

Months of supply6.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list15.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market82Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$203▲ +1.7% vs. last year

The Sneads Ferry housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 82 days and there were 6.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 190 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 18%, homes sold more slowly (43 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $406,164. Overall, Sneads Ferry is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Onslow County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 78%. On our competition score, Sneads Ferry ranks #276 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 25 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Holly Ridge 28445 (10% sold over asking), while Stella 28582 (44% sold over asking) and Jacksonville 28546 (26% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Holly Ridge 28445Balanced $246 /sq ftHubert 28539Seller’s market $180 /sq ftJacksonville 28540Seller’s market $171 /sq ftJacksonville 28546Seller’s market $166 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Sneads Ferry real estate

Is Sneads Ferry a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 6.3 months of supply in Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 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 Sneads Ferry?

The typical home went under contract in 82 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Sneads Ferry sell over asking?

15% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Sneads Ferry?

About 0.64% of a home’s value a year in Onslow County, or roughly $2,560 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Sneads Ferry?

The median sale price was $406,164 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $203 per square foot.

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