Is Catawba, NC 28609 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Catawba is a balanced market. With about 5.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 41% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #125 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
The Catawba housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Catawba, NC 28609 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 72 days and there were 5.5 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 38 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold more slowly (69 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $354,297. Overall, Catawba is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Catawba County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Catawba ranks #125 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 41 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sherrills Ford 28673 (8% sold over asking) or Hickory 28602 (11% sold over asking).
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Questions about Catawba real estate
Is Catawba a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.5 months of supply in Catawba, NC 28609 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 Catawba?
The typical home went under contract in 72 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Catawba sell over asking?
32% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Catawba?
About 0.58% of a home’s value a year in Catawba County, or roughly $2,320 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Catawba?
The median sale price was $354,297 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $190 per square foot.
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