Is Swansboro, NC 28584 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Swansboro housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Swansboro, NC 28584 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 61 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 108 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 15%, homes sold more slowly (38 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $429,814. Overall, Swansboro is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Carteret County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Swansboro ranks #259 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Marshallberg 28553 (0% sold over asking) or Harkers Island 28531 (0% sold over asking), while Salter Path 28575 (20% sold over asking) is even more competitive.