Is Stella, NC 28582 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Stella is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 44% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Stella housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Stella, NC 28582 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 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 12%, homes sold faster (80 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $364,842. Overall, Stella is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Onslow County, homes here sell faster than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Holly Ridge 28445 (10% sold over asking) or Maple Hill 28454 (14% sold over asking).
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Questions about Stella real estate
Is Stella a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Stella, NC 28582 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 Stella?
The typical home went under contract in 40 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Stella sell over asking?
44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Stella?
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 Stella?
The median sale price was $364,842 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $174 per square foot.
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