Is Hookerton, NC 28538 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hookerton is a balanced market. With about 4.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Hookerton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Hookerton, NC 28538 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 78 days and there were 4.3 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. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (28 days then) and the median sale price fell 19% to $174,924. Overall, Hookerton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Maury 28554 (0% sold over asking) or Snow Hill 28580 (24% sold over asking), while Walstonburg 27888 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Maury 28554 $62 /sq ftSnow Hill 28580Balanced $133 /sq ftWalstonburg 27888Seller’s market $76 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Hookerton nearby
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Questions about Hookerton real estate
Is Hookerton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.3 months of supply in Hookerton, NC 28538 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 Hookerton?
The typical home went under contract in 78 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hookerton sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hookerton?
About 0.89% of a home’s value a year in Greene County, or roughly $3,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hookerton?
The median sale price was $174,924 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $141 per square foot.
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