Is Conover, NC 28613 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Conover housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Conover, NC 28613 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 74 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 85 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold more slowly (54 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $313,864. Overall, Conover is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Catawba County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Conover ranks #211 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 32 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), while Catawba 28609 (32% sold over asking) and Claremont 28610 (23% sold over asking) are even more competitive.