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Is Deep Gap, NC 28618 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Deep Gap is a buyer’s market. With about 6.9 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply6.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market132Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$281▼ −14.1% vs. last year

The Deep Gap housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Deep Gap, NC 28618 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 132 days and there were 6.9 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price fell 37% to $364,842. Overall, Deep Gap is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Watauga County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Sugar Grove 28679 (25% sold over asking) and Blowing Rock 28605 (11% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Banner Elk 28604Buyer’s market $327 /sq ftBlowing Rock 28605Balanced $507 /sq ftBoone 28607Buyer’s market $314 /sq ftSugar Grove 28679Buyer’s market $291 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Deep Gap real estate

Is Deep Gap a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 6.9 months of supply in Deep Gap, NC 28618 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 Deep Gap?

The typical home went under contract in 132 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Deep Gap sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Deep Gap?

About 0.39% of a home’s value a year in Watauga County, or roughly $1,560 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Deep Gap?

The median sale price was $364,842 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $281 per square foot.

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