Is New Bern, NC 28560 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The New Bern housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in New Bern, NC 28560 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 60 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 198 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (16% then), homes sold more slowly (44 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $333,601. Overall, New Bern is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Craven County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 63%. On our competition score, New Bern ranks #172 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 35 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Ernul 28527 (0% sold over asking) or Dover 28526 (0% sold over asking), while Cove City 28523 (33% sold over asking) and Cherry Point 28533 (26% sold over asking) are even more competitive.