Is Grifton, NC 28530 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Grifton is a balanced market. With about 5.1 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score41/ 100

More competitive than 40% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #132 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 supply5.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list23.5%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market59Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$178▲ +26.3% vs. last year

The Grifton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in Grifton, NC 28530 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 59 days and there were 5.1 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 17 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold more slowly (24 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $234,493. Overall, Grifton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Pitt County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 63%. On our competition score, Grifton ranks #132 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 41 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stokes 27884 (0% sold over asking) or Farmville 27828 (5% sold over asking), while Bethel 27812 (40% sold over asking) and Grimesland 27837 (34% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Ayden 28513Balanced $150 /sq ftBethel 27812Balanced $139 /sq ftFarmville 27828Balanced $133 /sq ftFountain 27829 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Grifton real estate

Is Grifton a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 5.1 months of supply in Grifton, NC 28530 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 Grifton?

The typical home went under contract in 59 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Grifton sell over asking?

24% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Grifton?

About 0.83% of a home’s value a year in Pitt County, or roughly $3,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Grifton?

The median sale price was $234,493 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $178 per square foot.

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