Is Whiteville, NC 28472 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Whiteville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 12% of homes in Whiteville, NC 28472 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 98 days and there were 5.9 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 34 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 6%, homes sold more slowly (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 25% to $184,920. Overall, Whiteville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Columbus County, homes here sell more slowly than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, Whiteville ranks #376 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 13 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tabor City 28463 (0% sold over asking) or Riegelwood 28456 (0% sold over asking), while Nakina 28455 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.